Which of the Following Companies, Whose ROE and ROA Are

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following companies, whose ROE and ROA are given, is probably the most valued by shareholders?

• A) Co. A
• B) Co. B
• C) Co. C
• D) Co. D

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Definitions:

Pro Forma Financial Statements

Financial statements based on hypothetical scenarios or assumptions about the future of a business.

Spontaneously Generated Funds

Funds generated if a liability account increases spontaneously (automatically) as sales increase. An increase in a liability account is a source of funds; thus, funds have been generated. Two examples of spontaneous liability accounts are accounts payable and accrued wages. Note that notes payable, although a current liability account, is not a spontaneous source of funds since an increase in notes payable requires a specific action between the firm and a creditor.

AFN Formula

Additional Funds Needed formula, a financial tool used to estimate the additional amount of financing a firm will require in the future.

Forecasting Method

Techniques used to predict future aspects of a business or the economy, from sales to macroeconomic trends.