Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The matching principle indicates that the firm should finance permanent working capital with short-term sources of funds.
• B)Following the matching principle should,in the long run,help minimize a firm's transaction costs.
• C)In a perfect capital market,the choice of financing is irrelevant;thus,how the firm chooses to finance its short-term cash needs cannot affect value.
• D)A portion of a firm's investment in its accounts receivable and inventory is temporary and results from seasonal fluctuations in the firm's business or unanticipated shocks.

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Definitions:

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or within the normal operating cycle of a business.

Debt Securities

Financial instruments representing money borrowed that must be repaid, often with interest, including bonds, bills, and notes.

Fair Value

The estimated price at which an asset can be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing parties.

Unrealized Gain

The increase in value of an asset or investment that has not been sold, therefore not yet generating actual profit.