Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The value of a firm is equal to the amount of money the firm can raise by issuing securities.
• B) By reducing a firm's corporate tax liability, debt allows the firm to pay more of its cash flows to investors.
• C) Equity investors must pay taxes on dividends but not capital gains.
• D) For individuals, interest payments received from debt are taxed as income.

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Definitions:

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets as recorded on the balance sheet, minus its liabilities and the par value of any outstanding shares.

Opportunity Cost

Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative foregone as the result of making a decision.

Variable Costs

Payments that are contingent on the amount of production or the scope of sales, covering expenditures like materials and labor.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production output, such as raw materials and direct labor expenses.