Which of the following are important uses of variance analysis in comparing actual cash flows with projected cash flows?
I. Identifying unanticipated changes in inventory
II. Enhancing short-term investment income
III. Validating a capital budget
IV. Identifying delays in accounts receivable collections
Answer : B
An instrument that gives the right to buy a stated number of shares of common stock at a specified price is known as:
Answer : A
A company plans to issue additional equity within the next 12 months but needs to issue debt at a low interest rate now. Which of the following instruments would BEST meet this objective?
Answer : A
An arrangement in which a borrower makes periodic payments to a separate custodial account that is used to repay debt is known as a:
Answer : A