Question 1

To be successful while pursuing a career in finance, an employee must

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A)   graduate from a four-year university.
B)   have a strong background in accounting or mathematics.
C)   have fifteen years of experience.
D)   be driven by a motive to become very rich.
E)   start a career as a bank officer.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

What types of businesses obtain venture capital financing? How does venture capital differ from a private placement?

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Venture capital financing is typically o...

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Jacob and Molly decide to start a new cake-decorating business. They each contribute $10,000 to get the business off the ground. This money is considered

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A)   sales revenue.
B)   long-term debt.
C)   equity capital.
D)   short-term financing.
E)   cash flow.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Since the financial crisis peak in 2009, what goals were proposed by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate? Briefly discuss the benefits and drawbacks of such proposals.

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Since the financial crisis peak in 2009,...

Question 7

As a stockholder in the Giant Plants Company, you have the right to vote on all of the following issues except

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A)   amendments to the corporate charter.
B)   the price the firm charges for its products.
C)   the sale of certain assets.
D)   new issues of preferred stock or bonds.
E)   changes in the amount of common stock issued.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

When compared to common stockholders, preferred stockholders have a priority claim on corporate assets.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Retained earnings are

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A)   all the earnings of the corporation.
B)   profits before taxes.
C)   profits after taxes.
D)   undistributed profits.
E)   total owners' equity.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Rosemary Wyatt bought preferred stock issued by General Products, Inc. The stock has a par value of $100 and pays 7 percent. The dividend for this preferred stock issue is

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A)   $1.00.
B)   $3.25.
C)   $3.88.
D)   $5.12.
E)   $7.00.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

William owns 100 shares of Textron convertible preferred stock. To what can this preferred stock be converted in most companies?

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A)   A different type of preferred stock
B)   Common stock
C)   Corporate bonds
D)   Trade credit
E)   Retained earningsF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Effective financial management involves careful planning to determine the best financial sources and to ensure that projected uses are in keeping with the organization's goals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Debt capital is borrowed money that does not have to be repaid.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A marketplace where member brokers meet to buy and sell securities is known as

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A)   the primary market.
B)   the supplemental market.
C)   the overseas market.
D)   an IPO.
E)   a securities exchange.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Slater Co. has very old computers and manufacturing equipment and knows it needs to upgrade them or risk losing much of its business. Slater does not have the money to purchase the computers, so it will most likely need

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A)   a short-term loan.
B)   to keep using the old computers.
C)   to deduct the cost from employees' salaries.
D)   long-term financing.
E)   to use increased cash flow from sales.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Commercial paper is short-term promissory notes issued by large corporations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

With regard to the ongoing expense of long-term corporate financing, which of the following would be the least expensive?

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A)   Long-term loans
B)   Corporate bonds
C)   Debenture bonds
D)   Common stock
E)   Trade creditF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

Are there any risks for a corporation that uses long-term debt financing? Support your answer.

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Yes, there are risks for a corporation t...

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

For a corporation, equity capital is obtained from

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A)   bondholders.
B)   banks.
C)   stockholders.
D)   insurance companies.
E)   credit unions.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Exam 19: Mastering Financial Management

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

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A marketplace where member brokers meet to buy and sell securities is known as

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Effective financial management involves careful planning to determine the best financial sources and to ensure that projected uses are in keeping with the organization's goals.

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Since the financial crisis peak in 2009, what goals were proposed by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate? Briefly discuss the benefits and drawbacks of such proposals.

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When compared to common stockholders, preferred stockholders have a priority claim on corporate assets.

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What types of businesses obtain venture capital financing? How does venture capital differ from a private placement?

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Slater Co. has very old computers and manufacturing equipment and knows it needs to upgrade them or risk losing much of its business. Slater does not have the money to purchase the computers, so it will most likely need

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Jacob and Molly decide to start a new cake-decorating business. They each contribute $10,000 to get the business off the ground. This money is considered

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Commercial paper is short-term promissory notes issued by large corporations.

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Are there any risks for a corporation that uses long-term debt financing? Support your answer.

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

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As a stockholder in the Giant Plants Company, you have the right to vote on all of the following issues except

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For a corporation, equity capital is obtained from

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Debt capital is borrowed money that does not have to be repaid.

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Retained earnings are

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To be successful while pursuing a career in finance, an employee must

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With regard to the ongoing expense of long-term corporate financing, which of the following would be the least expensive?

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Rosemary Wyatt bought preferred stock issued by General Products, Inc. The stock has a par value of $100 and pays 7 percent. The dividend for this preferred stock issue is

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William owns 100 shares of Textron convertible preferred stock. To what can this preferred stock be converted in most companies?

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

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