To Estimate the Cost of Equity Capital for a Firm

question 12

Multiple Choice

To estimate the cost of equity capital for a firm using the CAPM,it is necessary to have:

• A) company financial leverage, beta, and the market risk premium.
• B) company financial leverage, beta, and the risk-free rate.
• C) beta, company financial leverage, and the industry beta.
• D) beta, company financial leverage, and the market risk premium.
• E) beta, the risk-free rate, and the market risk premium.

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Definitions:

Contingency Reserve

Funds allocated within a project budget to address unforeseen situations or risks, providing a buffer for unplanned expenses.

Unspecified Extra Costs

Additional expenses that were not originally planned or accounted for in a project's budget, often arising from unforeseen circumstances or changes.

Estimate to Complete

An updated projection of costs still required to complete all remaining project activities, considering current performance.

Budget at Completion

The total budget allocated for a project based on all estimated costs upon completion.