Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If a firm lowered its fixed costs while increasing its variable costs,holding total costs at the present level of sales constant,this would decrease its operating leverage.
• B) The debt ratio that maximizes EPS generally exceeds the debt ratio that maximizes share price.
• C) If a company were to issue debt and use the money to repurchase common stock,this action would have no impact on its basic earning power ratio.(Assume that the repurchase has no impact on the company's operating income. )
• D) If changes in the bankruptcy code made bankruptcy less costly to corporations,this would likely reduce the average corporation's debt ratio.
• E) Increasing financial leverage is one way to increase a firm's basic earning power (BEP).

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Reports that provide an overview of a company’s financial condition, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Bank Loan Payable

This term represents the amount owed by an individual or an entity to a bank as a result of borrowing funds, typically subject to specified repayment terms and interest.

Interest Accrued

Interest that has been incurred but not yet paid, often recognized in financial statements through adjusting entries.

Salaries Expense

The total amount paid to employees for services rendered during a specific period, reflected as an expense in financial statements.