The Following Information Was Given Regarding a Proposed Project at Field

question 73

Multiple Choice

The following information was given regarding a proposed project at Field Corp. (FC) .
$\begin{array}{|c|r|}\hline \text { Probability (S) } & \text { Poticutial Profir (S) } \\\hline 40\% & \$ 10,000 \\\hline 25\% & \$ 15,000 \\\hline 50\% & (\$ 20,000) \\\hline 30\%& \$ 5,000 \\\hline\end{array}$
-A project's total risk is measured by _________________________.

• A) Beta
• B) Sharpe Ratio
• C) Chi Square
• D) coefficient of variation

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Definitions:

Bad Debt Expense

The cost associated with accounts receivable that a company is unable to collect, considered as a loss.

Bad Debt Expense

An income statement item reflecting the cost associated with the estimated uncollectible accounts receivable.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An estimate of the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected, recognized as a contra asset account.

Cash Realizable Value

The net amount of cash expected to be received from receivables, after accounting for allowances for doubtful accounts.