Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) With perfect capital markets, all securities are fairly priced and issuing securities is a zero-NPV transaction.
• B) The fees associated with the financing of the project are independent of the project's required cash flows and should be ignored when calculating the NPV of the project.
• C) When a firm borrows funds, a mispricing scenario arises if the interest rate charged differs from the rate that is appropriate given the actual risk of the loan.
• D) The WACC, APV, and FTE methods determine the value of an investment incorporating the tax shields associated with leverage.

Describe the benefits of component commonality in reducing component inventories.

Explain the concepts of product substitution and its role in meeting varying customer demands.

Calculate safety inventory amounts and understand its calculation variables.

Analyze the effects of retail and distributor safety inventory levels on the supply chain.

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Definitions:

Fixed Factory Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed overhead incurred due to variance in production volume.

Standard Fixed Overhead Cost

The predetermined amount of fixed costs that are expected to be incurred to support operations, typically fixed for a specific period.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, multiplied by the standard cost per unit.

Price Variance

The difference between the expected price and the actual price paid for an item.