Return on Shareholders' Equity Is Increased If a Firm Can

question 162

True/False

Return on shareholders' equity is increased if a firm can maintain its return on assets but increase its leverage.

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Definitions:

Merchandise inventory

The goods and products that a retailer, wholesaler, or distributor has in stock and available for sale to customers.

Ending cost

This is likely intended to refer to the ending inventory cost, which is the value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period.

FIFO

First In, First Out; an inventory valuation method where the oldest inventory items are recorded as sold first.

Periodic inventory system

An inventory accounting system where updates to inventory levels are made periodically, usually at the end of an accounting period, rather than after each transaction.