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Tom Jackson, president of Jackson Manufacturing, suspects that the managers of two departments have been padding their budgets for the last three years.To eliminate this problem, Tom would


A) fire the managers.
B) hire an efficiency expert.
C) hire a new accountant.
D) use zero-base budgeting.
E) use traditional budgeting.

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

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Sara Lee Corporation is a large conglomerate of businesses participating in a variety of industries.A few years ago, Sara Lee was considering the purchase of Bryan Foods.If Bryan Foods represented a tremendous opportunity to make the company more successful, Sara Lee may, as a last resort, have considered


A) seeking short-term financing.
B) using trade credit to pay for Bryan Foods.
C) using future sales revenues for the purchase of Bryan Foods..
D) sharing the idea with competitors as a possible joint venture..
E) selling assets from another division to pay for Bryan Foods.

F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

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The steps in effective financial planning are


A) establishing organisational goals, identifying expenses, and budgeting.
B) establishing organisational goals, budgeting for financial needs, and identifying sources of financing.
C) developing a plan of action, monitoring the plan, and evaluating.
D) identifying sources of financing, budgeting, and evaluating.
E) None of these answers are correct.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Bonds that are secured by various assets of the issuing corporation are called debenture bonds.

A) True
B) False

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Venture capital firms invest in


A) banks and financial firms.
B) large, successful firms.
C) small firms that have the potential to be very successful.
D) neighborhood convenience stores.
E) chain retail establishments.

F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

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Burberry Mills sold stock to an insurance company to raise needed financing for expansion and new product development.This type of transaction is referred to as a(n)


A) equity deal.
B) private placement.
C) ownership transfer.
D) debt placement.
E) small business assistance package.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Ms.Thomas has received an invoice from the manufacturer for which she distributes products.The invoice states credit terms of 3/10, net/30.Puzzled by this, she calls on you to explain.You indicate that the notation 3/10 means that


A) she may take a 30 percent discount if she pays the invoice within three days.
B) she must pay the entire amount in three days.
C) after three days, she must pay the new amount in ten days.
D) her line of credit is equivalent to three-tenths of the value of her business.
E) she may take a 3 percent discount if she pays the invoice within ten days.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

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When a corporation uses an initial public offering to raise capital, the stock is sold in the


A) primary market.
B) secondary market.
C) unsecured financing market.
D) securities exchange.
E) over-the-counter market.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Short-term financing is used to start a new business.

A) True
B) False

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Interest on corporate bonds is paid quarterly.

A) True
B) False

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Melissa feels confident about obtaining short-term financing for her art gallery because, like many companies, she has a(n)


A) unlimited source of financing available to her.
B) relatively large amount of money she can borrow.
C) stockpile of cash to use in place of short-term financing.
D) relationship with the friend of her banker.
E) close working relationship with a lender.

F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

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Venture capital is money invested in small firms that have the potential to become very successful.

A) True
B) False

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One of the most important priorities for someone interested in careers in finance is honesty.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is not a financial reform regulation proposed by the U.S.House of Representatives and Senate as a reaction to the economic crisis?


A) End taxpayer bailouts.
B) Tighten access to long-term financing by large corporations.
C) Tighten regulations for major financial firms.
D) Increase government oversight.
E) Make Wall Street firms accountable for their actions.

F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

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A term-loan agreement requires a borrower to repay the loan


A) in monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual installments.
B) at the end of the second year.
C) at the end of the third year.
D) at the end of the fourth year.
E) at the end of the fifth to seventh year.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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The costs of selling stock to the general public are referred to as flotation costs.

A) True
B) False

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When constructing budgets, most managers begin with departmental budgets for sales and various expenses that are then combined into a company-wide cash budget.

A) True
B) False

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With regard to ongoing expenses, the most expensive type of long-term financing is the sale of ordinary share.

A) True
B) False

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The terms "2/10, net/30" are used with most promissory notes.

A) True
B) False

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Equity capital generally provides the greatest part of a firm's financing.

A) True
B) False

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