1. Which of the following pairs of financial statement analysis tool will be given more emphasis by a firm that is considering whether to grant trade credit or sell on account to a new client? Choices: Current and cash ratio   Return on sales and return on asset   Debt and debt-to-equity ratio   Book value and price-to-earnings ratio

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1. Which of the following pairs of financial statement analysis tool will be given more emphasis by a firm that is considering whether to grant trade credit or sell on account to a new client?

Choices:

Current and cash ratio

 

Return on sales and return on asset

 

Debt and debt-to-equity ratio

 

Book value and price-to-earnings ratio

2. It is assumed that the Cost of equity and rate of return are both constant under Walter's Model of Dividend Relevance, if the cost of equity is higher than the rate of return, it is optimal that

Choices:

No dividend to be given to shareholders

None of the choices is correct.

The firm is indifferent as to distribute dividends or to reinvest the income

All the earnings for the period shall be distributed to shareholders

3. Which of the following is correct with regards to cash discounts offering?

Choices:

These are granted because customer acquires high quantity of products and goods

 

It is used lengthen the cash conversion cycle without putting pressure the clients

 

Investment in accounts receivable will likely grow since more customers will pay on a later date

 

Bad debts expense will probably decrease since customers more likely take the advantage of discounts

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