Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The left side of a T-account is the credit side.
• B) Debits decrease asset and expense accounts, and increase liability, equity, and revenue accounts.
• C) The left side of a T-account is the debit side.
• D) Credits increase asset and expense accounts, and decrease liability, equity, and revenue accounts.
• E) In certain circumstances the total amount debited need not equal the total amount credited for a particular transaction.

Understand the difference between a project's expected return (IRR) and a firm's cost of capital.

Comprehend the concept and elements of a firm's capital structure.

Grasp the significance of the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and how it is calculated.

Appreciate the role of debt and equity in affecting a firm's cost of capital.

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