Which of These Statements Is True Regarding Calculating Weights for WACC

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true regarding calculating weights for WACC?

• A) If we are calculating WACC for the firm, then equity, preferred stock and debt would be the entire book value of each source of capital.
• B) If we are calculating WACC for the firm, then equity, preferred stock and debt would be the entire market value of each source of capital.
• C) If we are calculating WACC for a project, then equity, preferred stock and debt would be the entire book value of each source of capital.
• D) If we are calculating WACC for a project, then equity, preferred stock and debt would be the entire market value of each source of capital.

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Definitions:

Direct Write-Off Method

A method of accounting for bad debts that involves charging unpaid accounts directly to the expense account when they are determined to be uncollectible.

Bad Debt Expense

The operating expense incurred because of the failure to collect receivables.

Account Receivable

Account Receivable represents funds owed to a company by clients or customers who have purchased goods or services on credit.

Account Receivable

Funds that customers owe a company for products or services received but not yet compensated for.