The Tax Shield Approach to Computing the Operating Cash Flow

question 46

Multiple Choice

The tax shield approach to computing the operating cash flow, given a tax-paying firm:

• A)ignores both interest expense and taxes.
• B)separates cash inflows from cash outflows.
• C)considers the changes in net working capital resulting from a new project.
• D)ignores all noncash expenses and their effects.
• E)recognizes that depreciation creates a cash inflow.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar that remains after deducting variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and provide profit.

ROI

Return on Investment (ROI) measures the efficiency of an investment, calculated as net profit divided by the cost of the invested capital.

Margin

An accounting term that refers to the difference between the selling price of a product or service and its cost, often expressed as a percentage of the selling price.

Sales

The total revenue generated from goods or services sold by a company during a particular period.