Use the Following Statements to Answer This Question

question 62

Multiple Choice

Use the following statements to answer this question:

• A) I and II are correct.
• B) I and II are incorrect.
• C) I is correct and II is incorrect.
• D) I is incorrect and II is correct.
• I.Credit rating is the number one factor mentioned by most firms in the Deutsche Bank survey.
• II.Most firms in different countries have a target capital structure.

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Definitions:

Financial Statement Analysis

The practice of examining and evaluating a firm's financial reports to improve financial decision-making.

Comparative Financial Statements

Financial statements that provide financial information for multiple periods, enabling comparison and trend analysis over time.

Acid-Test Ratio

A stringent indicator of a company's short-term liquidity position, calculated by dividing liquid assets (excluding inventories) by current liabilities.

Current Ratio

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to cover its short-term obligations with its current assets.