The Two Cardinal Rules That Financial Analysts Should Follow to Avoid

question 18

True/False

The two cardinal rules that financial analysts should follow to avoid capital budgeting errors are: (1) in the NPV equation, the numerator should use income calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and (2) all incremental cash flows should be considered when making accept/reject decisions.

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Definitions:

Protective Covenants

Legal stipulations in loan agreements that aim to preserve the value of the collateral and ensure borrowers uphold specific conditions.

Repayment Arrangements

Agreements between a lender and borrower detailing the terms for paying back a loan, including payment schedule and interest rates.

Corporate Bond Quote

The price information and yield on a corporate bond as quoted in the financial markets.

Current Yield

Current yield is the annual income (interest or dividends) earned from an investment, expressed as a percentage of the current market price of the investment.