Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) To determine the benefit of leverage for the value of the firm, we must compute the present value of the stream of future interest tax shields the firm will receive.
• B) Because the cash flows of the levered firm are equal to the sum of the cash flows from the unlevered firm plus the interest tax shield, by the Law of One Price the same must be true for the present values of these cash flows.
• C) By increasing the amount paid to debt holders through interest payments, the amount of the pretax cash flows that must be paid as taxes increases.
• D) When a firm uses debt, the interest tax shield provides a corporate tax benefit each year.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are business expenses that do not change with the level of goods or services produced by the business, such as rent, salaries, or loan payments.

Flexible Budget

A flexible budget adjusts to changes in actual revenue or activity levels, allowing for more accurate comparisons and performance assessments.

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses related to the payment of wages for employees directly involved in producing goods or providing services.

Manufacturing Overhead Costs

Indirect expenses related to the production process, such as utilities, depreciation, and salaries for factory support staff.