Question 1

When Platinum Fitness sells its accounts receivable to a financial institution, it receives less than the full value of the accounts receivable. Which of the following is a benefit Platinum Fitness receives from this arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will receive the money in one month instead of two months.
B)  It will have more inventory than its competitors.
C)  This will allow closer relationships with its customers.
D)  The time and expense of collecting accounts shifts to the factor.
E)  Platinum will be responsible for collecting the accounts.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

It is not unusual for companies to issue ____ type(s)  of common stock and ____ type(s)  of preferred stock.

Accepted Answer

A)  one; one
B)  two; one
C)  one; many
D)  many; one
E)  zero; severalF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 3

The Nasdaq only carries small company's stocks; by regulation, large firms' stock must trade on the NYSE, not on the Nasdaq.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Although Hargrove Co. makes enough money to pay for everything it needs, it still chooses to have some debt and pay a larger portion of retained earnings back to the stockholders. What is likely the best explanation for this decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced interest rate
B)  Financial leverage
C)  Return multiplier
D)  Equity leverage
E)  Debt multiplierF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Short-term financing not backed by collateral is called

Accepted Answer

A)  debt capital.
B)  unsecured financing.
C)  mortgage bonds.
D)  trade credit.
E)  unprotected financing.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

The maturity date is the date on which the corporation is to repay the money borrowed from bondholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If money is reserved each year to guarantee that a bond will be paid off at maturity, the money will be held in a ____ fund.

Accepted Answer

A)  capitalization
B)  sinking
C)  compounding
D)  retirement
E)  redemptionF) C) and E)
G) B) and E) B

Question 8

​A written order for a bank to pay a third party a stated amount of money on a specified date is a

Accepted Answer

A)  ​banker's acceptance.
B)  ​letter of credit.
C)  ​bank deposit.
D)  ​line of credit.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If a firm's earnings should drop below the interest cost of borrowed money, the return on owners' equity will increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Each of the following causes a cash flow problem except

Accepted Answer

A)  a large proportion of credit sales.
B)  embezzlement of company funds.
C)  unexpected slow selling seasons.
D)  slow-paying customers.
E)  customers who pay early.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

​Common stockholders have the right to ___, but preferred stockholders do not have this right.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vote
B)  ​buy stock
C)  ​dividends
D)  ​sell their stockE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Maria has been asked by top management to develop financial ____ that the company will achieve over the next one- to ten-year period.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategies
B)  directives
C)  plans
D)  objectives
E)  goalsF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

​Money invested in small firms that have the potential to become very successful is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ​venture capital.
B)  ​small business loans.
C)  ​lines of credit.
D)  ​angel credit.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Rick's Wholesale Office Supplies prefers to handle its accounts receivable itself, but it also needs to use them to facilitate short-term borrowing. What can Rick's do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use floor planning.
B)  Purge its accounts receivable.
C)  Pledge them as collateral.
D)  Force all customers to pay now.
E)  Sell commercial paper.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D) C

Question 16

The denominations for corporate bonds range from $1,000 to $50,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

The steps in effective financial planning are

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing organizational goals and objectives, identifying expenses, and budgeting.
B)  establishing organizational goals and objectives, 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) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

It is not necessary to give most lenders a current business plan or audited financial statements when requesting a long-term business loan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

​Suppose Sears Roebuck & Company dissolved. After creditors are paid, what is the name of the next group to have claim on profits and assets?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Preferred shareholders.
B)  ​Common stockholders.
C)  ​Incorporators.
D)  ​Corporate officers.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 16: Mastering Financial Management

When Platinum Fitness sells its accounts receivable to a financial institution, it receives less than the full value of the accounts receivable. Which of the following is a benefit Platinum Fitness receives from this arrangement?

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It is not unusual for companies to issue ____ type(s) of common stock and ____ type(s) of preferred stock.

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The Nasdaq only carries small company's stocks; by regulation, large firms' stock must trade on the NYSE, not on the Nasdaq.

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Although Hargrove Co. makes enough money to pay for everything it needs, it still chooses to have some debt and pay a larger portion of retained earnings back to the stockholders. What is likely the best explanation for this decision?

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Short-term financing not backed by collateral is called

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The maturity date is the date on which the corporation is to repay the money borrowed from bondholders.

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If money is reserved each year to guarantee that a bond will be paid off at maturity, the money will be held in a ____ fund.

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​A written order for a bank to pay a third party a stated amount of money on a specified date is a

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

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If a firm's earnings should drop below the interest cost of borrowed money, the return on owners' equity will increase.

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Each of the following causes a cash flow problem except

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​Common stockholders have the right to ___, but preferred stockholders do not have this right.

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Maria has been asked by top management to develop financial ____ that the company will achieve over the next one- to ten-year period.

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​Money invested in small firms that have the potential to become very successful is called

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Rick's Wholesale Office Supplies prefers to handle its accounts receivable itself, but it also needs to use them to facilitate short-term borrowing. What can Rick's do?

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The denominations for corporate bonds range from $1,000 to $50,000.

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The steps in effective financial planning are

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It is not necessary to give most lenders a current business plan or audited financial statements when requesting a long-term business loan.

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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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​Suppose Sears Roebuck & Company dissolved. After creditors are paid, what is the name of the next group to have claim on profits and assets?

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