Which of the Following Is NOT a Capital Component When

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a capital component when calculating the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for use in capital budgeting?

• A) Accounts payable.
• B) Common stock "raised" by reinvesting earnings.
• C) Common stock raised by new issues.
• D) Preferred stock.
• E) Long-term debt.

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Definitions:

Interest Accrual

A process where interest that has been earned or incurred but not yet paid is recognized and recorded within accounting periods.

Accounts Payable Turnover Ratio

A financial ratio that measures how quickly a company pays off its suppliers by dividing the total purchases by the average accounts payable.

Suppliers

Entities that provide goods or services to another entity, typically within a supply chain.

Cash Payments

Outflows of cash to settle obligations or purchase goods and services as part of business operations.