The First Step in Constructing a Financial Planning Model Is

question 80

Multiple Choice

The first step in constructing a financial planning model is to:

• A) determine the mix of securities that the company will need to issue.
• B) determine the amount of external financing that is needed.
• C) determine what additional fixed assets the company will need.
• D) project future cash flows from operations.

Understand the effect of changes in inventory levels on net operating income under absorption and variable costing.

Identify and calculate contribution margins and gross margins.

Understand and calculate the effects of fixed manufacturing overhead costs on net operating income.

Analyze the impact of selling price, variable cost, and fixed costs on net operating income.

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