FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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Aero Company is able to earn a 12% return on assets (ROA). Assume net income
before interest expense is used to calculate ROA. The Company can issue bonds that
have an 8% interest rate. On January 1, Year 3 the company had assets and
stockholders' equity of $20,000. Also, on January 1, Year 3 the company issued
$10,000 of bonds and invested the proceeds. As a result of financial leverage, the
return on equity (ROE) at the end of Year 3 will
increase from 8% to 12%.
decrease from 14% to 12%.
increase from 12% to 14%.
decrease from 12% to 8%.
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Transcribed Image Text:Aero Company is able to earn a 12% return on assets (ROA). Assume net income before interest expense is used to calculate ROA. The Company can issue bonds that have an 8% interest rate. On January 1, Year 3 the company had assets and stockholders' equity of $20,000. Also, on January 1, Year 3 the company issued $10,000 of bonds and invested the proceeds. As a result of financial leverage, the return on equity (ROE) at the end of Year 3 will increase from 8% to 12%. decrease from 14% to 12%. increase from 12% to 14%. decrease from 12% to 8%.
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