Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) There are two potential sources of cash flows from owning a stock.
• B) An investor will be willing to pay a price today for a share of stock up to the point that this transaction has a zero NPV.
• C) An investor might generate cash by choosing to sell the shares at some future date.
• D) Because the cash flows from stock are known with certainty, we can discount them using the risk-free interest rate.

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Definitions:

Financial Accounting

Accounting for the revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equities of an organization, concentrating on external users (shareholders, lenders, and government). Constrained by FASB rulings and other generally accepted accounting principles.

Tax Purposes

The reasons or objectives related to the calculation and payment of taxes to comply with legal requirements.

Shareholders' Wealth

The total value of a company to its shareholders; typically measured by market capitalization or the value of shares held.

Managers

Individuals responsible for directing and overseeing the operations and employees of an organization or a part of an organization.