Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Regardless of the loan structure, the bank may include a compensating balance requirement in the loan agreement that reduces the usable loan proceeds.
• B) Another common type of fee is a loan origination fee, which a bank charges to cover credit checks and legal fees.
• C) Firms frequently use lines of credit to finance seasonal needs.
• D) The commitment fee associated with a committed line of credit is designed to decreases the effective cost of the loan to the firm.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

An approach used in cash flow statements to adjust net income for changes in non-cash items to calculate cash provided by operating activities.

Operating Activities

Transactions and events that pertain to the core business functions of an organization, influencing net income.

Inventory Decrease

A reduction in the quantity of goods held in stock by a company.

Investing Activities

Transactions involving the purchase and sale of long-term assets or investments, part of a company’s cash flow.