Financial Leverage Results from the Presence of Variable Financial Costs

question 104

True/False

Financial leverage results from the presence of variable financial costs in a firm's income stream.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity reflects the stake of owners in a company, determined by subtracting the firm's total liabilities from its total assets.

Expense

Outflows or other using up of assets or incurrence of liabilities during a period from delivering or producing goods, rendering services, or carrying out other activities that constitute the entity's ongoing major operations.

Liability

A company's legal financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.

Revenue

The total income generated by a company from its business activities, including sales of goods or services before any expenses are deducted.