The Text Identifies Three Methods for Estimating the Cost of Common

question 25

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The text identifies three methods for estimating the cost of common stock from retained earnings: the CAPM method,the DCF method,and the bond-yield-plus-risk-premium method.Since we cannot be sure that the estimate obtained with any of these methods is correct,it is often appropriate to use all three methods,then consider all three estimates,and end up using a judgmental estimate when calculating the WACC.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in levels of production or activity, such as materials and labor.

Rate Variance

The difference between the actual rate paid for something and the expected or standard rate, often used in budgeting and accounting.

Standard Machine-Hours

The predetermined amount of machine time expected to be used for a specific process or production activity, used for costing and efficiency measures.

Fixed Overhead

Fixed expenditures that are unaffected by production or sales volume, like rental fees, employee salaries, and insurance policies.