Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) There is no reason to think that changes in the personal tax rate would affect firms' capital structure decisions.
• B) A firm with high business risk is more likely to increase its use of financial leverage than a firm with low business risk, assuming all else equal.
• C) If a firm's after-tax cost of equity exceeds its after-tax cost of debt, it can always reduce its WACC by increasing its use of debt.
• D) Suppose a firm has less than its optimal amount of debt.Increasing its use of debt to the point where it is at its optimal capital structure will decrease the costs of both debt and equity financing.
• E) In general, a firm with low operating leverage also has a small proportion of its total costs in the form of fixed costs.

Comprehend the role and impact of federal acts on labor disputes and workers' rights.

Recognize the criteria and conditions for unemployment compensation.

Differentiate the historical and contemporary legal frameworks concerning employment injuries and employer liability.

Understand the legal protections and exemptions under various employment-related acts.

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Definitions:

Common Size Balance Sheet

A balance sheet that displays all line items as a percentage of a common base figure, enabling comparison across different periods or companies.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services sold on credit.

Total Assets

The combined value of all owned resources that have economic value and can be converted into cash. This includes both current and non-current assets.

Quick Ratio

A measure of a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets.