The Timing Option That Gives the Option to Wait: I

question 11

Multiple Choice

The timing option that gives the option to wait: I. may be of minimal value if the project relates to a rapidly changing technology.
II) is partially dependent upon the discount rate applied to the project being evaluated.
III) is defined as the situation where operations are shut down for a period of time.
IV) has a value equal to the net present value of the project if it is started today versus the net
Present value if it is started at some later date.

• A)I and III only.
• B)II and IV only.
• C)I and II only.
• D)II, III, and IV only.
• E)I, II, and IV only.

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Definitions:

AASB 9

The Australian Accounting Standards Board standard on Financial Instruments, outlining the requirements for recognizing and measuring financial assets and liabilities.

Fair Value

The amount one would expect to get from selling an asset or the cost to transfer a liability during a regulated transaction involving parties in the market.

Directly Attributable Costs

Costs that can be directly associated with a specific asset or service, and which would not have been incurred if the asset or service had not been acquired or produced.

Financial Liability

An obligation to deliver cash or another financial asset to another entity.