Which of the Following Information Is Not Provided by the Financial

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following information is not provided by the financial markets?

• A)the price of six ounces of gold
• B)the cost of borrowing $500,000 for 5 years
• C)Microsoft's earnings in 2013
• D)the cost of one million yen in U.S.dollars

Recognize the sources of information required to prepare the statement of cash flows.

Understand the importance and impact of conveying bad news appropriately in business communication.

Identify the differences between direct and indirect strategies for delivering bad news.

Recognize ethical considerations in business communication, especially in conveying negative news.

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Definitions:

Outstanding Shares

The total number of shares of stock that are currently owned by shareholders, including both public investors and restricted insiders.

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets that are used in the operations of a business and are not expected to be consumed or converted into cash in the near term.

Net Present Value

The disparity in present values of cash inflows versus cash outflows within a certain time span.

Equity Shares

Represent ownership shares in a company, giving shareholders voting rights and a claim on company profits in the form of dividends.