Which of the Following Statements Represents Good Advice Prior to Making

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements represents good advice prior to making capital expenditures?

• A) Capital expenditures represent borrowed funds that must be repaid in one year or less. It is important to seek the advice of your accountant prior to committing.
• B) Capital expenditures represent investment in inventories and expendable assets that the firm will use in one year or less. It is important to maintain the appropriate level of monthly cash flow to pay for these expenditures.
• C) Most firms do not value capital expenditures on their balance sheets, so it is important to stay abreast of the market value of these assets at all times, in case you want to sell them.
• D) Capital expenditures are major investments, meaning they require large sums of funds. Companies should weigh all possible options before committing available resources to projects that take significant amounts of funds and extended time.

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Definitions:

Policy outcome

The result or effect that a policy has after its implementation, in terms of achieving its objectives or causing unintended consequences.

Delegation

The assignment of responsibility or authority from one individual to another to carry out specific activities or tasks.

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Managers

Individuals responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operations and employees within an organization.