Which of the Following Are Benefits of Compiling a Short-Term

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are benefits of compiling a short-term financial plan?
I. knowing ahead of time when your firm will probably require external financing
II. being able to estimate how long of a time period your firm might need a loan
III. being able to determine when your firm can best afford to spend funds on a capital expenditure
IV. knowing when your firm should have excess funds that can be invested

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

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statement preparation where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital to arrive at operating cash flow.

Financing Activity

Transactions and events where cash is raised or repaid to investors, such as issuing stock, borrowing money, or paying dividends.

Treasury Stock

Shares of a company's own stock that it has reacquired from shareholders and are not currently outstanding.

Issuance of Bonds

The process by which a company or government raises capital by selling bonds to investors, which are debt securities obligating the issuer to pay the bondholder a specified sum of money at future dates.