Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)If a company anticipates an ongoing surplus of cash,it may choose to increase its dividend payout.
• B)Seasonal sales can create large short-term cash flow deficits and surpluses.
• C)The first step in short-term financial planning is to forecast the company's future net working capital.
• D)Deficits resulting from investments in long-term projects are often financed using long-term sources of capital,such as equity or long-term bonds.

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Definitions:

Specific identification inventory costing method

An inventory valuation method where costs are attributed to individual items of inventory, enabling precise matching of costs with revenues when the specific items are sold.

Companies

Legal entities formed by individuals, stockholders, or shareholders, with the purpose of engaging in commercial or industrial activities.

Jewelers

Jewelers are professionals or businesses involved in the design, production, and sale of jewelry.

Average cost method

An inventory costing method where all costs of inventory are averaged out to determine the cost of goods sold and the ending inventory value.