Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Depreciation expenses have a positive impact on free cash flow.
• B)Free Cash Flow = (Revenues - Costs - Depreciation)× (1 - τ_c)- Capital Expenditures - ΔNWC + τ_c × Depreciation.
• C)The firm cannot use its earnings to buy goods,pay employees,fund new investments,or pay dividends to shareholders.
• D)The depreciation tax shield is the tax savings that results from the ability to deduct depreciation.

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, recognizing the investor’s share of investee profits and losses.

Long-Term Investment

Investments held for an extended period, typically exceeding one year, with the intention of generating higher returns.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and adjusted over time for the investing company's share of the investee's profit or loss.