Which of the Following May Be Signs of Future Problems

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be signs of future problems for a company?
I. Inventories growing faster than sales.
II. Rapidly increasing debt to equity ratio.
III. Cash flow from operations is higher than net income.
IV. Current liabilities increasing faster than current assets.

• A) I and III only
• B) II and IV only
• C) I, II and IV only
• D) I, II and III only

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Costs

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

Temporarily

For a limited period of time; not permanent.

Short-Run Profits

Earnings that a company makes over a short period of time, not taking into consideration the full costs of production in the long term.