Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The CAPM is an ex ante model,which means that all of the variables should be historical values that can reasonably be projected into the future.
• B) The beta coefficient used in the SML equation should reflect the expected volatility of a given stock's return versus the return on the market during some future period.
• C) The general equation: Y = a + bX + e,is the standard form of a simple linear regression where b = beta,and X equals the independent return on an individual security being compared to Y,the return on the market,which is the dependent variable.
• D) The rise-over-run method is not a legitimate method of estimating beta because it measures changes in an individual security's return regressed against time.
• E) ​The Security Market Line (SML)shows the relationship between risk as measured by beta and the required rate of return for all securities.

Understand the definition and legal treatment of copyrights and patents.

Grasp the concept and financial treatment of finite and indefinite life intangible assets.

Recognize the nature and accounting treatment of goodwill.

Differentiate between amortization, depreciation, depletion, and impairment.

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