Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Because investment in permanent working capital is required so long as the firm remains in business,it constitutes a long-term investment.
• B)Because temporary working capital represents a short-term need,the firm should finance this portion of its investment with short-term financing.
• C)Temporary working capital is the difference between the lowest level of investment in short-term assets and the permanent working capital investment.
• D)The matching principle states that short-term needs should be financed with short-term debt and long-term needs should be financed with long-term sources of funds.

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Definitions:

Price Variance

The difference between the actual price paid for something and its standard or expected price.

Actual Price

The real price at which a transaction occurs, distinct from list or estimated prices, reflecting the amount paid or received in a transaction.

Standard Price

A predetermined cost attributed to materials, labor, and overhead to facilitate budgeting and variance analysis.

Efficiency Standard

A benchmark for measuring the optimal use of resources in the production of goods or the delivery of services.