Which of the Following Situations Is a Potential Source of Cash

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is a potential source of cash flows for a shareholder of a certain stock?
I.The investor may be able to sell the shares at a future date.
II.The firm in which the shares are held might pay out cash to shareholders in the form of dividends.
III.The firm in which the shares are held might increase the value of its shares by reducing the total number of shares outstanding.

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

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead

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

Capacity

The maximum amount of goods or services a company can produce or deliver in a given period with existing resources.

Allocation Base

A criterion or measure used for distributing overhead costs among various products, services, or departments within a business.

Traditional Costing

A costing method that allocates overhead based on a single predetermined rate, usually ignoring the varying demands different products place on resources.