Suppose Two Firms with the Same Amount of Assets Pay

question 14

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Suppose two firms with the same amount of assets pay the same interest rate on their debt and earn the same rate of return on their assets,and that ROA is positive.However,one firm has a higher debt ratio.Under these conditions,the firm with the higher debt ratio will also have a higher rate of return on common equity.

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Definitions:

Accounting Period

The period of time covered by financial statements, usually consisting of 12 months, but can be of any length according to the business's reporting requirements.

Ledger

A book or collection of financial accounts where transactions are recorded.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a set of accounting standards and procedures used in the preparation of financial statements in the U.S.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board that guide companies in preparing financial statements globally.