Questions from Corporate Finance


Q: There are many ways of using standardized financial information beyond those discussed

There are many ways of using standardized financial information beyond those discussed in this chapter. The usual goal is to put firms on an equal footing for comparison purposes. For example, for aut...

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Q: In recent years, several manufacturing companies have reported the cash flow

In recent years, several manufacturing companies have reported the cash flow from the sale of Treasury securities in the cash from operations section of the statement of cash flows. What is the proble...

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Q: Suppose a company lengthens the time it takes to pay suppliers.

Suppose a company lengthens the time it takes to pay suppliers. How would this affect the statement of cash flows? How sustainable is the change in cash flows from this practice?

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Q: What effect would the following actions have on a firm’s current ratio

What effect would the following actions have on a firm’s current ratio? Assume that net working capital is positive. a. Inventory is purchased. b. A supplier is paid. c. A short-term bank loan is repa...

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Q: Explain what it means for a firm to have a current ratio

Explain what it means for a firm to have a current ratio equal to .50. Would the firm be better off if the current ratio were 1.50? What if it were 15.0? Explain your answers.

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Q: In early 2003, Doc and Lyn McGee formed the McGee Cake

In early 2003, Doc and Lyn McGee formed the McGee Cake Company. The company produced a full line of cakes, and its specialties included chess cake, lemon pound cake, and doubleiced, double-chocolate c...

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Q: Specialized ratios are sometimes used in specific industries. For example,

Specialized ratios are sometimes used in specific industries. For example, the so-called book-to-bill ratio is closely watched for semiconductor manufacturers. A ratio of .93 indicates that for every...

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Q: In recent years, Dixie Co. has greatly increased its current

In recent years, Dixie Co. has greatly increased its current ratio. At the same time, the quick ratio has fallen. What has happened? Has the liquidity of the company improved?

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Q: Chris Guthrie was recently hired by S&S Air, Inc

Chris Guthrie was recently hired by S&S Air, Inc., to assist the company with its financial planning and to evaluate the company’s performance. Chris graduated from college five...

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Q: Prepare the 2008 and 2009 common-size balance sheets for Just

Prepare the 2008 and 2009 common-size balance sheets for Just Dew It.

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