FIN 310 Midterm Exam 1 - Set 3 (Financial Statements Taxes & Cash Flow)

1. Net working capital is defined as: A. the depreciated book value of a firm's fixed assets. B. the value of a firm's current assets. C. available cash minus current liabilities. D. total assets minus total liabilities. E. current assets minus current liabilities.

E

18. Paid-in surplus is classified as: A. owners' equity. B. net working capital. C. a current asset. D. a cash expense. E. long-term debt.

A

25. The market value: A. of accounts receivable is generally higher than the book value of those receivables. B. of an asset tends to provide a better guide to the actual worth of that asset than does the book value. C. of fixed assets will always exceed the book value of those assets. D. of an asset is reflected in the balance sheet. E. of an asset is lowered each year by the amount of depreciation expensed for that asset.

B

9. Which one of the following has nearly the same meaning as free cash flow? A. Net income B. Cash flow from assets C. Operating cash flow D. Cash flow to shareholders E. Addition to retained earnings

B

2. The accounting statement that measures the revenues, expenses, and net income of a firm over a period of time is called the: A. statement of cash flows. B. income statement. C. GAAP statement. D. balance sheet. E. net working capital schedule.

B

8. Operating cash flow is defined as: A. a firm's net profit over a specified period of time. B. the cash that a firm generates from its normal business activities. C. a firm's operating margin. D. the change in the net working capital over a stated period of time. E. the cash that is generated and added to retained earnings.

B

14. Net working capital includes: A. a land purchase. B. an invoice from a supplier. C. non-cash expenses. D. fixed asset depreciation. E. the balance due on a 15-year mortgage.

B

15. Over the past year, a firm decreased its current assets and increased its current liabilities. As a result, the firm's net working capital: A. had to increase. B. had to decrease. C. remained constant. D. could have either increased, decreased, or remained constant. E. was unaffected as the changes occurred in the firm's current accounts.

B

12. Which one of the following is an intangible fixed asset? A. Inventory B. Machinery C. Copyright D. Account receivable E. Building

C

17. Shareholders' equity is equal to: A. total assets plus total liabilities. B. net fixed assets minus total liabilities. C. net fixed assets minus long-term debt plus net working capital. D. net working capital plus total assets. E. total assets minus net working capital.

C

29. Which one of the following statements concerning the balance sheet is correct? A. Total assets equal total liabilities minus total equity. B. Net working capital is equal total assets minus total liabilities. C. Assets are listed in descending order of liquidity. D. Current assets are equal to total assets minus net working capital. E. Shareholders' equity is equal to net working capital minus net fixed assets plus long-term debt.

C

32. Based on the recognition principle, revenue is recorded on the financial statements when the: I. payment is collected for the sale of a good or service. II. earnings process is virtually complete. III. value of a sale can be reliably determined. IV. product is physically delivered to the buyer. A. I and II only B. I and IV only C. II and III only D. II and IV only E. I and III only

C

35. The matching principle states that: A. costs should be recorded on the income statement whenever those costs can be reliably determined. B. costs should be recorded when paid. C. the costs of producing an item should be recorded when the sale of that item is recorded as revenue. D. sales should be recorded when the payment for that sale is received. E. sales should be recorded when the earnings process is virtually completed and the value of the sale can be determined.

C

7. Cash flow from assets is defined as: A. the cash flow to shareholders minus the cash flow to creditors. B. operating cash flow plus the cash flow to creditors plus the cash flow to shareholders. C. operating cash flow minus the change in net working capital minus net capital spending. D. operating cash flow plus net capital spending plus the change in net working capital. E. cash flow to shareholders minus net capital spending plus the change in net working capital.

C

11. Cash flow to stockholders is defined as: A. cash flow from assets plus cash flow to creditors. B. operating cash flow minus cash flow to creditors. C. dividends paid plus the change in retained earnings. D. dividends paid minus net new equity raised. E. net income minus the addition to retained earnings.

D

13. Production equipment is classified as: A. a net working capital item. B. a current liability. C. a current asset. D. a tangible fixed asset. E. an intangible fixed asset.

D

23. Highly liquid assets: A. increase the probability a firm will face financial distress. B. appear on the right side of a balance sheet. C. generally produce a high rate of return. D. can be sold quickly at close to full value. E. include all intangible assets.

D

10. Cash flow to creditors is defined as: A. interest paid minus net new borrowing. B. interest paid plus net new borrowing. C. operating cash flow minus net capital spending minus the change in net working capital. D. dividends paid plus net new borrowing. E. cash flow from assets plus net new equity.

A

19. Shareholders' equity is best defined as: A. the residual value of a firm. B. positive net working capital. C. the net liquidity of a firm. D. cash inflows minus cash outflows. E. the cumulative profits of a firm over time.

A

22. A firm's liquidity level decreases when: A. inventory is purchased with cash. B. inventory is sold on credit. C. inventory is sold for cash. D. an account receivable is collected. E. proceeds from a long-term loan are received.

A

28. Market values: A. reflect expected selling prices given the current economic situation. B. are affected by the accounting methods selected. C. are equal to the initial cost minus the depreciation to date. D. either remain constant or increase over time. E. are equal to the greater of the initial cost or the current expected sales value.

A

5. Which one of the following terms is defined as the total tax paid divided by the total taxable income? A. Average tax rate B. Variable tax rate C. Marginal tax rate D. Absolute tax rate E. Contingent tax rate

A

4. Which one of the following decreases net income but does not affect the operating cash flow of a firm that owes no taxes for the current year? A. Indirect cost B. Direct cost C. Noncash item D. Period cost E. Variable cost

C

6. The tax rate that determines the amount of tax that will be due on the next dollar of taxable income earned is called the: A. average tax rate. B. variable tax rate. C. marginal tax rate. D. fixed tax rate. E. ordinary tax rate.

C

26. Which one of the following is included in the market value of a firm but not in the book value? A. Raw materials B. Partially built inventory C. Long-term debt D. Reputation of the firm E. Value of a partially depreciated machine

D

3. The financial statement that summarizes a firm's accounting value as of a particular date is called the: A. income statement. B. cash flow statement. C. liquidity position. D. balance sheet. E. periodic operating statement.

D

31. Net income increases when: A. fixed costs increase. B. depreciation increases. C. the average tax rate increases. D. revenue increases. E. dividends cease.

D

33. Given a profitable firm, depreciation: A. increases net income. B. increases net fixed assets. C. decreases net working capital. D. lowers taxes. E. has no effect on net income.

D

36. Which one of these is correct? A. Depreciation has no effect on taxes. B. Interest paid is a noncash item. C. Taxable income must be a positive value. D. Net income is distributed either to dividends or retained earnings. E. Taxable income equals net income × (1 + Average tax rate).

D

37. Firms that compile financial statements according to GAAP: A. record income and expenses at the time they affect the firm's cash flows. B. have no discretion over the timing of recording either revenue or expense items. C. must record all expenses when incurred. D. can still manipulate their earnings to some degree. E. record both income and expenses as soon as the amount for each can be ascertained.

D

16. Net working capital increases when: A. fixed assets are purchased for cash. B. inventory is purchased on credit. C. inventory is sold at cost. D. a credit customer pays for his or her purchase. E. inventory is sold at a profit.

E

21. Net working capital decreases when: A. a new 3-year loan is obtained with the proceeds used to purchase inventory. B. a credit customer pays his or her bill in full. C. depreciation increases. D. a long-term debt is used to finance a fixed asset purchase. E. a dividend is paid to current shareholders.

E

24. Financial leverage: A. increases as the net working capital increases. B. is equal to the market value of a firm divided by the firm's book value. C. is inversely related to the level of debt. D. is the ratio of a firm's revenues to its fixed expenses. E. increases the potential return to the stockholders.

E

27. The market value of a firm's fixed assets: A. will always exceed the book value of those assets. B. is more predictable than the book value of those assets. C. in addition to the firm's net working capital reflects the true value of a firm. D. is decreased annually by the depreciation expense. E. is equal to the estimated current cash value of those assets.

E

30. An income statement prepared according to GAAP: A. reflects the net cash flows of a firm over a stated period of time. B. reflects the financial position of a firm as of a particular date. C. distinguishes variable costs from fixed costs. D. records revenue when payment for a sale is received. E. records expenses based on the matching principle.

E

34. The recognition principle states that: A. costs should be recorded on the income statement whenever those costs can be reliably determined. B. costs should be recorded when paid. C. the costs of producing an item should be recorded when the sale of that item is recorded as revenue. D. sales should be recorded when the payment for that sale is received. E. sales should be recorded when the earnings process is virtually completed and the value of the sale can be determined.

E

39. The corporate tax structure in the U.S. is based on a: A. maximum tax rate of 38 percent. B. minimum tax rate of 10 percent. C. flat rate of 34 percent for the highest income earners. D. flat-rate tax. E. modified flat-rate tax.

E