Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A) Higher financial leverage involves higher risk.
• B) Risk is higher if a company has more liabilities.
• C) Risk is higher if a company has higher assets.
• D) The debt ratio is one measure of financial risk.
• E) Lower financial leverage involves lower risk.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including the cost of materials and labor directly used to create the product.

Standard Cost Variances

The differences between the actual costs incurred and the standard costs, indicating underperformance or overperformance.

Work in Process Inventories

Goods partially completed in manufacturing or production but not yet ready for sale, representing a component of a company's inventory.

Standard Machine Setups

This term refers to the predetermined arrangements and settings on machinery for standard operations, aiming to minimize setup time and costs.