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Most companies have the ready cash available to make large purchases.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following activities is most likely to be performed by a financial manager?


A) design of a marketable product that satisfies an unmet need
B) identification of specific target markets for a firm's goods
C) preparation of the balance sheet and income statement for the firm
D) analysis of the tax implications of various managerial decisions

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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While firms finance their long-term needs with debt financing, their short-term needs are served by equity financing.

A) True
B) False

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As the chief financial officer (CFO) for a medium-sized service company, Cora is concerned about the possibility of temporary cash shortages. Given the irregular cash flows from seasonal sales, she wants to ensure that her company's bank will provide adequate funds to cover any potential cash flow problem. The best strategy to ease Cora's concern would be to arrange a revolving credit agreement with the bank.

A) True
B) False

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A firm negotiates a(n) ________ with its bank. This arrangement gives the firm access to a specified amount of unsecured short-term funds, provided the bank has the funds available.


A) asset drawing account
B) capital drawing agreement
C) reserve account
D) line of credit

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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An unsecured corporate bond is known as a debenture bond.

A) True
B) False

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Small businesses rely heavily on long-term financing.

A) True
B) False

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Financial managers use data prepared by accountants to develop strategies for improving the financial performance of the firm.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements about taxes is accurate?


A) Taxes represent an inflow of cash to the firm.
B) Profitable businesses usually pay taxes.
C) Tax management falls within the responsibility of marketing managers.
D) Taxes cannot be managed because of fluctuations in political policy.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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A ________ forecast predicts the revenues, costs, and expenses a firm will incur for a period longer than one year.


A) cash flow
B) short-term
C) capital expenditures
D) long-term

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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The first step in financial planning is to develop a budget to better control costs.

A) True
B) False

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According to the box, Adapting to Change, most online loans are safe with a low interest rate.

A) True
B) False

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Equity financing represents funds acquired from within the firm or through the sale of stock, representing ownership in the company.

A) True
B) False

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Zachary is going to major in business. However, he has never had much interest in subjects with numbers. He would like to avoid taking any finance courses if possible. What should Zachary do?


A) Avoid finance courses and focus on subjects that he enjoys.
B) Take a finance course to satisfy graduation requirements.
C) Realize that his success in business requires an understanding of financial issues.
D) Change majors and go into the arts.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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C

A budget's primary purpose is to provide managers with a financial summary of past operations.

A) True
B) False

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Rock Solid Concrete Company does not offer customers a cash discount for early payment of their accounts receivable. As a result, most customers wait to pay their bill on the last day before late penalties are charged. These customers apparently understand the


A) time value of money.
B) benefits of tax-deductible expenses.
C) financial community's perception of equity financing.
D) government's regulations of the chemical industry.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Trade credit is the practice of buying goods now and paying for them later.

A) True
B) False

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Mort is seriously considering a major expansion in the size of his funeral home. The money spent on this type of project would be classified as a(n)


A) capital expenditure.
B) equity expenditure.
C) off-budget expense.
D) depreciation charge.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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When Asher received a loan from Bigbux Bank, he was required to pledge his house and car as collateral. The money from the loan was used to start his new business, which unfortunately failed within 6 months. The bank can now claim Asher's house and car to satisfy its claim.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements is most accurate?


A) Accounting and finance are not related.
B) Financial managers keep the books for a firm.
C) Financial managers need to understand accounting.
D) Nonprofit organizations must choose between accounting and finance.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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