CTP Exam Practice Questions
A bank is evaluating the credit risk for a company seeking to optimize costs and originate a high volume of outgoing ACH payments. What is the BEST provision the bank should establish to control its credit exposure? A. An intraday credit limit for the company B. A limit on the number of items processed per day C. An overdraft facility for the company D. A standby letter of credit for the company
A
Company XYZ's government relations team has done a poor job in maintaining and nurturing its relationship with the local government. Because of new business ventures it is pursuing, the company needs a method that will help it monitor and collect international accounts receivables between subsidiaries. What technique is more suited given its situation? A. Internal factoring B. Re-invoicing C. Bilateral netting D. Multilateral netting
A
In an organization with personnel limitations, which of the following strategies should be considered to mitigate cash management system risk? A. Outsourcing B. Verification C. Matching D. Hedging
A
The individual responsible for developing a company's investment strategy and approving minor policy exceptions is the: A. Chief Financial Officer B. Risk Manager C. Investor Relations Manager D. Treasurer
A
Which of the following are reasons why a company would prefer to compensate a bank using balances rather than fees I. For budgeting purposes, balance compensation is not as visible as fee compensation II. Earnings credits on collected balances are not taxable III. The earnings credit rate is viewed as a low-risk source of earnings IV. The earnings credit rate is usually higher than the interest than can be earned on other short-term investments A. I only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. II, III and IV only
B
Which of the following is NOT a drawback to using ROI as a performance measure? A. It may be misleading when cash flows are not evenly distributed over time. B. It does not consider the profit generated by a project. C. It does not include a charge for cost of capital. D. It may lead to rejection of a positive NPV project.
B
Which of the following is subject to transaction exposure? A. A U.S. company's foreign subsidiary in Japan has a receivable denominated in Yen. B. A Japanese company's foreign subsidiary in the U.S. has a receivable denominated in Yen. C. A U.S. company's foreign subsidiary in Japan has a payable denominated in Yen. D. A Japanese company's foreign subsidiary in the U.S. has a payable denominated in dollars.
B
which one of the following ties a user's private key to a user's public key A. Digital signature B. Digital certificate C. digitized signature D. digital Token
B
A U.S. based multinational company is filing its U.S. tax return and notes that its U.K. subsidiary had pre-tax income equal to $1 million. The U.K. subsidiary paid an effective tax rate on this income of 40%. If the U.S. tax rate is 34%, what will be the amount of the foreign tax credit on the U.S. tax return related to the U.K. income? A. $60,000 B. $280,000 C. $340,000 D. $400,000
C
A company has a line of credit and a bond trustee agreement with a bank. To prevent a decline in the company's bond rating from having a negative impact on the company's line of credit, the bank should have which of the following in place? A. Code of conduct B. Confidentiality agreement C. Notional barrier D. Risk profile
C
Loss exposures related to treasury management may include which of the following? A. Excessive product recalls B. PBGC violations C. Deterioration of investment principal D. Bank consolidations
C
Two months after a government overthrow, the new Minister of Industry and Culture took over the country's largest steel company and compensated the owners at 50% of book value. What is the governments action called? A. Consolidation B. Deregulation C. Expropriation D. Nationalization
C
Under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, management must state its responsibility for which of the following? A. Knowledge of the penalties for noncompliance B. Selection of auditors who are knowledgeable about Sarbanes-Oxley requirements C. Establishment and maintenance of adequate internal controls for financial reporting D. Accuracy and completeness of financial statements
C
What is one chief advantage of issuing short-term securities in book-entry form? A. The securities cannot be transferred electronically. B. The physical exchange of certificates is required. C. Transaction clearing can be performed with ease and speed. D. Security registration is not required.
C
What is the premium (price) for an oil contract, if the following conditions are present? LIBOR rate of 5% Out of the money cost of $3 Strike price is $4 In the money price of $1 Speculative premium of $2 A. 3 B. 5.25 C. 7 D. 7.35
C
A buyer receives an invoice from a supplier that offers discount terms of 3/10, net 60. What is the effective cost of discount? A. 15.64% B. 16.13% C. 21.90% \ D. 22.58%
D
A company is evaluating its employee healthcare expense and payroll applications. If the company wishes to provide maximum convenience to its employees, which payment method is the BEST choice? A. Purchasing cards B. Checks C. Travel cards D. Stored value cards
D
One primary ways the Fed addressess systemic risk is by A. assigning passwords and PINs to identify authorized users of its Fedwire systems B. establishing intra-day credit limits for ACH origination C. setting minimum reserve requirnments for its member banks D. setting daylight overdraft limits for its member bansk
D
The auditors of a private college are examining and auditing the college's financial statements. The statements are not presented in accordance with GAAP. What should the auditors do? A. Issue a standard unqualified opinion. B. Not render an opinion. C. Base their opinion on GASB standards. D. Issue an adverse opinion.
D
The controller is developing a financial plan that includes an operating budget and a financial budget. Which of the following statements is true? A. The financial budget is used to determine the operating activity level the company can support. B. The two budgets do not have any impact on each other. C. The operating budget is developed to determine the staffing level needed for operations. D. The financial budget is impacted by the company's sources and uses of cash.
D
The controller is developing a financial plan that includes an operating budget and a financial budget. Which of the following statements is true? A. The financial budget is used to determine the operating activity level the company can support. B. The two budgets do not have any impact on each other. C. The operating budget is developed to determine the staffing level needed for operations. D. The financial budget is impacted by the company's sources and uses of cash.
D
A company with 50 million in foreign assets decides to increase its foreign debt by 40 million for a debt ratio of 80%. This action will reduce which exposure? A. Hedged B. Economic C. Transaction D. Translation
Translation D
Company A regularly modifies its capital structure by repurchasing stock. Which one of the following is a true statement? A. Investors may feel that management is manipulating the stock price. B. Stock repurchases are not an attractive alternative to dividend payments. C. Partial disclosure to the SEC is required for repurchases. D. Stock repurchases do not offer tax deferral advantages over dividends.
a
A forecast that estimates the daily impact that a single event has on cash flows over a specified period based on historical patterns is referred to as a: A. Time series forecast B. Distribution forecast C. A receipts and disbursement forecast D. Degree of certainty forecast
b
A lender is evaluating the creditworthiness of a company that has high levels of operating leverage. In determining the debt capacity of the company, the bank would MOST LIKELY prefer a: A. high total liabilities to total assets ratio. B. high debt to tangible net worth ratio. C. low long-term debt to capital ratio. D. low times interest earned ratio.
c
An Instrument that gives the right to buy a stated number of shares of common stock at a specified price is known as a. An equity warrant B. a Put Option C. A zero Coupon Bond D. A subordinate debenture
A
A company enters into a cash flow hedge to offset fluctuations in the value of foreign currency transactions occurring in two years. How should the company record the gains and/or losses on the cash flow hedge in the current year? A. The hedged gains and losses are reported in comprehensive income. B. The hedged gains and losses are reported in current period income. C. The hedged gains and losses are reported in current period income together with the offsetting gains and losses of the foreign currency. D. The hedged gains and losses are reported in comprehensive income together with the offsetting gains and losses of the foreign currency.
A
A company's credit agreements or loan covenants may require: A. minimum ratings for insurance carriers. B. high deductible levels and risk retention in order to minimize premium payments. C. outsourcing of the claims approval and payment process to an insurance company. D. risk management staff to work directly with underwriters to reduce commission payments
A
A large U.S. company is planning to fund its Canadian subsidiary. Currently, the Canadian dollar is trading at CAD 1.25 per U.S. dollar, and the U.S. dollar is expected to depreciate in the near term. To manage this FX exposure, what technique should the company implement? A. Leading B. Re-invoicing C. Lagging D. Multi currency accounts
A
A main characteristic of a company with regional offices using a centralized treasury function is: A. high level of control. B. increased borrowing costs. C. centrally determined depository accounts. D. increased operating costs
A
An arrangement in which a borrower makes periodic payments to a seperate custodial account that is used to repay debt is known as a A. sinking fund B. Balloon payment C. Mortgage D. Zero-Coupon Bond
A
A large retailer is preparing to accept credit cards and anticipates monthly credit card sales of $1,000,000. If the terms with the acquiring bank include bundled allocated fees of 6% and the retailer wishes to delay fee payment as long as possible, what should the retailer do? A. Accept gross settlement. B. Place a hold on consumer credit limits. C. Receive net settlement D. Delay funds transfer to card-issuing bank
A
A retail brokerage firm is MOST like which one of the following types of financial institutions? A. Captive finance companies B. Factoring companies C. Investment banks D. Insurance companies
A
A small regional bank is losing market share in fiduciary services and the CEO has decided to scale back the trust department. Which of the following is considered a core service of a trust department? A. Paying agent for dividend and interest payments B. Monitoring compliance with audit procedures C. Providing consulting services in debt origination D. Processing drafts for collection.
A
All of the following agencies and organizations play a role in combating money laundering and terrorist financing at either the national or international level EXCEPT: A. Department of Justice (DOJ) B. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) C. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) D. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen)
A
As an internal control tool, what does the matching of an invoice to the original purchase confirm? A. The placement of the order B. The fulfillment of the order C. The execution of the order D. The payment of the order
A
Over the past 3 years XYZ Company has expanded into multiple countries and significantly grown its banking relationships. The company now incurs significant expenses related to payment transaction costs and maintaining multiple bank connections. What shoudl the company use to cobat these rising costs. A. SWIFT network B. ACH Network C. CHIPS network D. TARGET 2
A
The CFO of a growing company has decided that it would be prudent to insure the company against potential loss from dishonest acts of employees. The treasurer has been given the responsibility of selecting and negotiating the type and amount of protection required. Afteranalyzing the overall risk to the company, the treasurer decides that the greatest exposure to this type of risk is within the cash management function of the company. The MOST appropriate type of protection would be: A. fidelity. B. crime. C. blanket. D. fiduciary.
A
To arrive at today's projected closing cash position, a cash manager starts with: A. the opening bank available balance. B. yesterday's projected closing cash position. C. the general ledger cash balance. D. today's expected settlements.
A
Today's modern cash management systems would include which of the following? A. Full integration to ERP systems B. Performance management systems and support C. Remote check disbursement software D. Full customer relationship management (CRM) capability
A
What document serves as the basic account or service authorization, empowering a representative of a business to enter into agreements for financial services? A. Account resolution B. Credit agreement C. Service agreement D. Signature card
A
Which of the following are the main benefits of E-Commerce? I. Improves productivity, enhancing working capital management II. Improves communication capabilities III. Eliminates mail time, enhancing cash flow processes IV. Allows straight-through processing (STP) A. I, III and IV only B. II and IV only C. II, III and IV only D. I, II, III and IV
A
A U.S.-based electronics company that buys components from one of its foreign subsidiaries at a price above market is likely to: A. be paid large dividends by the subsidiary. B. be sheltering profits in a low-tax country. C. need tax consultants to act as intermediaries. D. make payment with an intracompany loan.
B
A cash manager has determined that the break-even amount for justifying a wire transfer over an ACH for concentration of funds is $145,000. Using a wire instead of an ACH givesthe company use of the funds two days earlier to make overnight investments. Based on a wire transfer cost of $10.00 and an ACH transaction cost of $0.70, what is the company's overnight investment interest rate on a 365-day year basis? A. 0.95% B. 1.17% C. 2.34% D. 2.57%
B
A company has negotiated a credit facility with the following terms: $5,000,000 line of credit $3,000,000 average borrowing 30 basis point commitment fee on the unused portion of the line Interest rate on advances is 1-month LIBOR plus 4% 1-month LIBOR is currently 2% What is the annual interest rate on the line of credit? A. 6.0% B. 6.2% C. 9.0% D. 9.3%
B
A company is starting a project to redesign its cash management information systems. What would be an important tool in this effort? A. ERP software B. Treasury operations manual C. Cash application D. Treasury workstation
B
A large, nation-wide, retailer of plumbing fixtures is considering implementing ACH technology to improve its accounts receivable processing. Which of the following pre- authorized ACH transactions can the company use for this application? A. ARC (Accounts Receivable Conversion) B. CIE (Customer-Initiated Entry) C. TEL (Telephone-Initiated Entry) D. WEB (Internet-Initiated Entry)
B
A seller's cost of capital is 12%. The average credit sale is $200,000, and the credit terms are 2/10, net 30. What is the present value of receiving full payment on day 30? A. $198,019.80 B. $198,046.66 C. $199,335.55 D. $199,344.62
B
What does a company with a restrictive current asset investment strategy typically have? A. High financing costs B. Low accounts receivable balances C. High inventory levels D. Low tax liabilities
B
A public company's risk profile is currently in balance. The management's mission statement is to minimize stock devaluation. However, it is forecasting a need for working capital in the short term. Which of the following solutions would BEST assist management in accomplishing its mission? A. Redeem outstanding shares B. Issue additional shares C. Use debt financing D. Pay out dividends
C
A company has negotiated a credit facility with the following terms: $5,000,000 line of credit $3,000,000 average borrowing 30 basis point commitment fee on unused portion of line Interest rate on advances is 1-month LIBOR plus 4% 1-month LIBOR is currently 2% Compensating balance requirement of 20% on the outstanding borrowings What is the effective annual borrowing rate for the line of credit? A. 6.0% B. 6.2% C. 7.8% D. 9.3%
C
A company is based in the US and has an operating subsidiary in Germany. With a stable US dollar and depreciating Euro, the Company's cash manager may elect to: A. Pool excess funds int he US to offset Germany defecits B. Implement a dollar-based multilateral netting system C. Start lending receivables from the German subsidiary D. establish a multi currency account in the US
C
A multinational company (MNC) that operates a shared service center charges its foreign subsidiaries a management fee. This management fee may need to be: A. manipulated to locate profits in low-tax countries. B. paid through a third-party intermediary. C. negotiated with the host government. D. significantly taxed by the host government
C
A treasurer is monitoring the yeild curve through a service provider and notices that it is moving from downward sloping to upward sloping. Based on this information the treasurer should consider: A. A commercial Paper Program B. A short-term borrowing facility C. Interest rate Collars D. A variable rate long term facility
C
An investor is considering investing in a $250,000 T-bill, selling for $248,750 and 67 days to maturity. If they are comparing this investment to a bank CD, what is the appropriate yield to use for comparison? A. 2.65% B. 2.69% C. 2.70% D. 2.74%
D
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is the authoritative standard- setting body for which of the following? A. Private universities B. Healthcare organizations C. Public works agencies D. Publicly traded companies
c
An analyst for a landscaping company wants to adjust her cash-flow forecast to account for the seasonality of outflows. How can this be accomplished? A. Simple moving average B. Regression analysis C. Accounts receivable balance pattern D. Contingency forecasting
B
A-Plus Company has made arrangements for a new insurance broker to provide products to its employees. Historically, A-Plus Company's employees made insurance payments via payroll deduction, but the new broker will be collecting payments from employees directly. What will the broker MOST LIKELY use to minimize collection float? A. ARC B. CCD C. PPD D. RCK
C
ABC Ltd. uses a third party lockbox provider to collect and clear its paper receivables. A customer disputes the price charged for a binding machine and issues a check to ABC Ltd. for 50% of the balance due, noting "paid in full" on the face of the check. The third party provider does not bring the check to ABC's attention prior to depositing it. Which regulation allows ABC to attempt to collect the remaining balance? A. UCC Article 2 - Clearing of Checks B. Federal Reserve Regulation CC C. UCC Article 3 - Negotiable Instruments D. UCC Article 4 - Bank Deposits and Collections
C
which of the following is not an operational risk? A. Workers' compensation risk B. fidelity risk C. surety risk D. Currency Risk
D
Company X has a rating that is below investment grade. The treasurer would prefer to use commercial paper for its short-term financing needs and has a commitment from its bank to provide a standby letter of credit. What costs would be associated with this process? A. Rating agency charges, credit enhancement costs, and dealer fees B. Discount, broker fees, and commitment fees C. Dealer fees, compensating balances, and participation fees D. Commissions, rating agency charges, and broker fees
c
Which of the following could be considered a weakness of a forecast derived by regression analysis? A. More than one factor may affect the event being measured. B. Seasonality cannot be incorporated into the forecast. C. A large amount of data is required. D. It is only valid for long-term forecasting.
c
Which of the following is a KEY operational advantage of short-term debt? A. It can be arranged quickly and easily. B. It improves the current ratio for debt covenant and compliance purposes. C. It reduces the risk of interest rate fluctuation and lowers interest expense. D. It improves the overall liquidity position and reduces risk.
A
Which of the following is a characteristic of giro systems used in countries in Europe? A. They Operate through their postal service B. They are primarily used for company-to-company payments C. they do not replace checks for the payment of bills D. They do not allow the use of direct debits and credits
A
Which of the following is true when a company purchases goods using trade credit from suppliers? A. The buyer incurs no added cost if it pays on time. B. The supplier will charge interest to the buyer. C. The buyer should record this as a long-term liability. D. The supplier places a lien on the goods sold until payment.
A
Which of the following regulations requires financial institutions and creditors to implement programs designed to prevent identity theft? A. The Red Flags Rule B. Regulation Z C. Bank Secrecy Act D. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
A
Which of the following would be considered insurance risk management services? A. Information-system consultants who upgrade loss controls B. External auditors who are hired to review financial statements C. IT professionals who ensure the treasury workstation properly converts FX D. Risk group that recommends the CFO approve SOX 404 compliance
A
For a retirement plan to be qualified under ERISA, employer and employee contributions must be: A. invested to maximize portfolio return. B. placed in a separate fund held by a third party. C. placed with a professional investment manager. D. invested to provide a defined benefit for plan participants.
B
A treasurer has been advised that his privately held company has just lost its largest customer, which will have a significant impact on earnings. The treasurer applies an aggressive working capital strategy. Presently, the yield curve is upward sloping. Given this information, the treasurer should ensure that the company has: A. short-term non-committed lines. B. short-term committed lines. C. long-term non-committed lines. D. long-term committed lines.
B
A treasury manager at a multinational manufacturing corporation assigned a team of analysts to re-engineer the company's FX exposure management program. Which of the following alternatives would BEST accomplish this objective? A. Leading and lagging B. Re-invoicing C. Transfer pricing D. Value dating
B
For a defined benefit plan, AFP CTP : Practice Test A. plan assets equal plan liabilities. B. plan assets can be less than plan liabilities. C. plan assets are greater than plan equity. D. plan assets always equal plan equity.
B
Some treasury management systems are capable of initiating investment purchases and loan drawdowns automatically. The automating of these transactions is related to which of the following treasury management functions? A. Payment management B. Liquidity management C. International trade management D. Capital budget management
B
The first step in the financial institution and financial services provider (FSP) selection process should be: A. selecting a pool of available candidates. B. identifying the critical product or service specifications. C. establishing a grading mechanism. D. evaluating the cost of switching providers.
B
The key parties involved in a disaster recovery plan are generally classified as internal resources or external counterparties. When evaluating the risks of both parties, which of the following can be assumed? A. The review of internal resources takes greater importance. B. The infrastructure linking the parties' systems must be considered. C. The disaster recovery sites of both parties must be in the same location. D. The systems used by both parties must be compatible.
B
The treasury management department of a company hires a consulting firm to provide research on how other companies in the industry have structured their treasury operations. This is an example of which practice? A. Outsourcing B. Benchmarking C. Re-engineering D. Restructuring
B
When evaluating a FSP during the RFP process, a company should place a high value on a FSPs financial strength when the provider: A. is located in a remote location. B. holds assets for the company. C. processes high dollar value transactions. D. processes international transactions.
B
Which of the following would be expected to happen on the ex-dividend date? A. The stock is sold with the dividend attached. B. The stock price drops. C. The stock's volume increases. D. The stock's dividend is paid.
B
An accounts payable manager has been mandated to accept all trade discount opportunities with an effective cost of discount above 25%. An invoice has been presented and approved for payment with terms of 3/5, net 30 days. What is the difference between the effective cost of discount offered, and the 25% rate set by the company? A. 14% B. 17% C. 20% D. 22%
C
When using the internet to access auction markets, companies may use certificate authorities to reduce their exposure to which of the following types of risk? A. Credit B. Valuation C. Counter party D. Foreign exchange
C
Which of the following actions would the CFO of a Canadian multinational conglomerate MOST LIKELY take to repatriate profits from its international subsidiaries? A. Re-invoicing B. Multilateral netting C. Unbundle cash flows D. Pooling
C
Which of the following is NOT a key area to consider when establishing treasury policies? A. Equity method investments accounting B. Medium-term financing C. Management reporting D. Foreign currency management
C
Which of the following is a purpose of the Check 21 Act? A. Grant legal status for digital signatures B. Foster innovation in the ACH payment system C. Facilitate check truncation D. Improve check imaging and archiving
C
Which of the following is impacted by spontaneous changes in current assets and current liabilities? A. Changes in total assets to total liabilities requirements B. Changes in capital budgeting requirements C. Changes in external financial requirements D. Changes in performance measurement requirements
C
A distribution business has used several bank loans to finance its expansion plans. After a fire destroyed the company's facility and inventory, it went out of business due to the loss of revenue during the month it was closed. What type of insurance coverage should the company have had to prevent its demise? A. Cost reimbursement B. Property C. General liability D. Business interruption
D
ABC Company is a national retail company and uses XYZ Bank for its collections and payroll services. XYZ has recently experienced financial problems; what is the greatest risk to ABC Company? A. Damage to their working relationship B. Deterioration of service quality C. Increase in service fees D. Loss of assets
D
An art history museum has recently finished renovating its new location. Before the move, the treasurer considers purchasing additional insurance to protect the art during transit. What form of additional insurance should the treasurer choose? A. Special multi-peril (SMP) B. Business interruption C. General liability D. Difference in conditions (DIC)
D
Assume the cost of an ACH transaction is $0.80, the charges for a wire transfer are $30.00, the monthly account maintenance fee is $10.00, and the company earns interest at an annual rate of 1.825% on overnight investments. What is the break-even point where the interest earned on overnight investments offsets the incremental wire costs? A. $3,840 B. $5,840 C. $284,000 D. $584,000
D
Making payments through electronic payments networks can be a part of a treasury management system's functionality, but it is subject to numerous constraints. Which of the following is a true statement of those constraints? A. The process is easy for the payee but very intensive manually for the payor. B. Negotiation of trade terms is required, but float terms are excluded. C. Remittance detail, whether a lot or a little, can be easily included with all payment forms. D. Collecting payment-routing details, and populating these into the software, is a significant task.
D
Netting is used by which of the following as a cross-border payment technique? A. European giro providers B. Foreign subsidiaries of a company C. Counterparties in a letter of credit transaction D. TARGET participants
D
To strengthen outside auditor independence with regard to publicly held companies, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires that: A. Employment of staff from companies' accounting firms be approved in advance by the audit comitees B. companies change accounting firms for audit services at least every seven years C. accounting firms supply audit work papers annually to the SEC for their clients D. the lead audit partner and audit review partner be rotated every five years
D
When projecting the closing cash position, a cash manager must estimate which of the following? A. ACH credits B. lockbox receipts C. checks in the process of clearing D. clearings on non-controlled disbursement accounts
D
Which of the following are the main benefits of E-Commerce? I. Improves productivity, enhancing working capital management II. Improves communication capabilities III. Eliminates mail time, enhancing cash flow processes IV. Allows straight-through processing (STP) A. I, III and IV only B. II and IV only C. II, III and IV only D. I, II, III and IV
D
Which of the following is NOT true for both bankers' acceptances and trade acceptances? A. They are both used to finance the shipment of goods. B. They both may be sold to an investor at a discount prior to maturity. C. They are both less expensive forms of financing than loans. D. They both transfer the buyer's credit risk to a third party.
D
Which of the following statements BEST applies when evaluating fees in an RFP for bank services? A. Flexible credit terms are the most important consideration. B. Ability of financial institution to customize services is critical. C. A proforma account analysis statement captures all pricing and compensation detail. D. Accurate evaluation and comparison of the proforma account analysis statements are critical.
D
With respect to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, a company may avoid additional reporting requirements by: A. issuing shares in an IPO. B. providing an SSAE 16. C. redeeming bond issues. D. delisting its securities.
D
which of the following is sought from a typical cash MGMT service RFP? A. CAMELS score B. Asset investment strategy C. Pension funding status D. Implementation team
D
