Given the Following Information for a Levered and Unlevered Firm,calculate

question 65

Multiple Choice

Given the following information for a levered and unlevered firm,calculate the difference in the cash flow available to investors.Assume the corporate tax rate is 40%. (Hint: Calculate the tax savings arising form the tax deductibility of interest payments) . $$\begin{array} { r c c } & \text { Levered } & \text { Unlevered } \\\hline \text { Revenue } & \$ 250 & \$ 250 \\\text { Operating cost } & - \$ 100 & - \$ 100 \\\text { Interest expense } & - \$ 20 & \$ 0\end{array}$$

• A)$8
• B)$18
• C)$78
• D)$90

Understand the accounting cycle and the steps involved from journalizing transactions to preparing post-closing trial balance.

Distinguish between permanent (real) and temporary (nominal) accounts and their treatment in closing processes.

Grasp the concept of pro forma statements and their purpose in financial planning and analysis.

Accurately record and adjust prepaid expenses and unearned revenues in the accounting records.

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