Quiz 1: Financial Management

At its most basic level,the function of financial intermediaries is to ________. A)track and report interest rates B)move money from lenders to borrowers and back again C)report all financial transactions to the federal government D)effect a transfer of wealth in society

Which of the following is NOT an example of a financial transaction? A)Your parents use their credit card to pay for your current term's college tuition. B)You use the ATM at Heathrow airport in London to withdraw British pounds. C)Your roommate lends you $20 and you repay it in one week. D)All of the above are financial transactions.

The movement of money from lender to borrower and back again is known as ________. A)the circle of life B)corporate finance C)the cycle of money D)money laundering

The common objective of borrowing and lending is to ________. A)make all parties better off B)gain a profit at the other's expense C)make a firm or individual appear more liquid than is really the case D)thwart regulatory authority

Which of the following is NOT a function of a financial intermediary in the lending/borrowing process? A)To help establish terms of the lending/borrowing agreement B)To match the borrower and the lender C)To bear the risk that the lender will not repay D)To bear the risk that the borrower will not repay

Professor Gaston,your History teacher,borrows money at a rate of 6% per year from the Valley State Bank for a tuition loan for her son.You have $1,200 deposited into your checking account at the same bank earning a rate of 0.5% per year.Which of the following statements is TRUE? A)The bank is criminally liable to you for paying an interest rate lower than the expected rate of inflation. B)You and your professor have an obvious conflict of interest because you have accounts at the same financial institution. C)You benefit from earning interest on your deposit,safety for your funds,and having a recognizable means for paying for your financial obligations without having to hold cash. D)Your professor is the only party to be made worse off by this example because she is the only party paying net interest.

The basic function of financial intermediaries is to move advice from lenders to borrowers and back to lenders.

In the lending/borrowing process,a financial intermediary function is to bear the risk that the borrower will not repay.

All financial transactions have a buyer and a seller.

Give three examples of a financial transaction.

Which of the following best identifies the four main areas of finance? A)Exchange rate management,investments,financial institutions and markets,international finance B)Corporate finance,investments,capital structure,international finance C)Corporate finance,investments,financial institutions and markets,international finance D)Corporate finance,capital budgeting,financial institutions and markets,regulation

Of the following,which is NOT one of the four main areas of finance? A)International finance B)Corporate finance C)Investments D)Working capital management

The set of financial activities that support the OPERATIONS of a business is best described by which main area of finance? A)Corporate finance B)Investments C)Financial institutions and markets D)International finance

________ is the area of finance concerned with activities such as borrowing funds to finance long-term projects; For example,plant expansions or new product launches. A)Working capital management B)International finance C)Investments D)Corporate finance

________ is the area of finance concerned with activities such as repayment of borrowed funds through dividends or interest payments. A)Investments B)Corporate finance C)Capital budgeting D)International finance

________ is the area of finance concerned with the activities of buying and selling financial assets such as stocks and bonds. A)Investments B)Corporate finance C)International finance D)Financial markets and institutions

Which of the following is NOT typically thought of as an investment activity? A)Accurately pricing financial assets B)The process of buying and selling financial assets C)Repaying borrowed funds D)Negotiating the rules and regulations of financial transactions

"The organized financial intermediaries and the forums that promote the cycle of money" is a good definition of which of the following main areas of finance? A)Corporate finance B)Investments C)Financial institutions and markets D)International finance

Financial institutions and markets ________. A)are the organized financial intermediaries and the forums that promote the cycle of money B)compose the set of financial activities that support the operations of a business C)are the activities centered on the purchase and sale of financial assets D)are concerned only with the addition of a multinational element to all finance activities

Of the following,which is NOT an example of a financial intermediary? A)Commercial bank B)Insurance company C)Investment bank D)All of the above are financial intermediaries.

Of the following,which is NOT an activity engaged in by a financial intermediary? A)Matching borrowers and lenders B)Bearing risk C)Managing retirement portfolios for large classes of employees D)Enforcement of regulations including the application of fines for financial violations

"Concern with the multinational elements of financial activities" best describes which of the four main areas of finance? A)Investments B)International finance C)Corporate finance D)Financial institutions and markets

Which of the following is a reason why expertise in international finance is important? A)The process of assessing risk among many countries is more difficult than assessing risk for a single country. B)Financial regulatory rules and requirements differ from country to country. C)Changes in economic conditions impact the relative values of currency among countries. D)All of the above are reasons for gaining expertise in international finance.

Which of the following is NOT an activity of a financial institution or market? A)Bringing together buyers and sellers of financial assets B)Providing a market for the transaction of financial assets C)Providing information to buyers and/or sellers of financial assets D)All are activities of financial institutions.

Financial markets and institutions is the set of activities generally concerned with the buying and selling of financial assets such as stocks and bonds.

Financial institutions and markets are the organized financial intermediaries and the forums that promote the cycle of money.

The four main areas of finance (corporate,investments,financial markets and institutions,and international finance)are mutually exclusive topics.

Gold and land are considered "real assets" because they are permanent,whereas a commodity such as rice is not a real asset because it is consumable.

What are the four main areas of finance? Give a brief definition of each.

________ are the forums where buyers and sellers of financial assets and commodities meet. A)Housing markets B)Federal Reserve banks C)Financial markets D)Automotive shows

Financial markets can be classified by which of the following? A)Type of asset traded B)Maturity of the financial asset C)Owner of the financial asset D)All of the above can be classifications of financial markets.

Stocks are bought and sold in ________ markets. A)equity B)debt C)derivatives D)foreign exchange

Bonds are bought and sold in ________ markets. A)equity B)debt C)derivatives D)foreign exchange

Options are bought and sold in ________ markets. A)equity B)debt C)derivatives D)foreign exchange

Currencies are bought and sold in ________ markets. A)equity B)debt C)derivatives D)foreign exchange

Which of the following is NOT an example of an equity market transaction? A)Mark sells his shares of Apple stock. B)Grant contacts his broker and requests a purchase of IBM bonds. C)Pavlina buys shares of a small company stock traded on the NASDAQ. D)All of the above are equity market transactions.

Financial assets that will mature within a year are bought and sold in the ________ market. A)debt B)capital C)stock D)money

The sale of "new" securities,where the financial asset is being traded for the very first time,is said to take place in the ________ market. A)primary B)money C)secondary D)capital

The sale of "used" securities,where the financial asset is being traded from one individual to another and the proceeds do not go to the original issuer of the security,is said to take place in the ________ market. A)primary B)money C)secondary D)capital

Sale of new common stock in the primary market is regulated by the ________,and a sale of used common on the secondary market is regulated by the ________. A)SEC; FDIC B)SEC; SEC C)FDIC; Federal Reserve D)Federal Reserve; SEC

Which of the following is TRUE of a dealer market? A)The dealer buys and sells assets out of his own inventory. B)The dealer acts as a broker,lining up the owners of assets with the purchasers of assets. C)The dealer acts as an auctioneer of securities and takes a percentage of the sale as compensation. D)None of the above is true of a dealer market.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a dealer market? A)Dealers make a profit on the spread between what they pay for financial assets and what they sell them for. B)Securities are auctioned off to the highest bidder. C)Dealers buy and sell from their own portfolio. D)All of the above are characteristics of the dealer market.

Financial markets are the forums where buyers and sellers of financial assets come together.

If a company offers stock for sale for the first time and the proceeds go to the company,then this is a sale in the primary market.

Auction markets consist of dealers buying and selling from their own portfolios.

Equity markets are where bonds are bought and sold.

Give an example of how a corporate manager might use the capital markets in the operation of his/her corporation.Be sure to define capital market in your answer.

Define "money market" and "capital market" and give an example of a security that trades in each.

________ is the typical title of the corporate executive charged with determining the best repayment structure for borrowed funds to ensure timely repayment and sufficient cash for daily operations. A)Chief Executive Officer (CEO) B)Chief Financial Officer (CFO) C)Chairman D)Chief Operating Officer (COO)

________ is NOT a main category of financial management. A)Capital budgeting B)Capital structure C)Accounts payable management D)Working capital management

The process of planning,evaluating,selecting,and managing the financing of long-term operating projects of the company is termed ________. A)capital budgeting B)capital structure C)accounts receivable management D)working capital management

________ addresses the question of what business a firm should be in over the long run. A)Capital budgeting B)Capital structure C)Working capital management D)Accounts receivable management

The means by which a company is financed refers to the firm's ________. A)capital budgeting B)capital structure C)accounts receivable management D)working capital management

________ addresses the question of where a firm raises money to finance its business activities. A)Capital budgeting B)Capital structure C)Working capital management D)Accounts receivable management

Managing the firm's short-term financing activities is known as ________. A)capital budgeting B)capital structure C)accounts receivable management D)working capital management

Which of the following is NOT a capital structure question? A)A delivery company chooses to buy more trucks. B)A manufacturing firm chooses to take the discount for paying accounts payable early. C)A retail firm chooses to use a new supplier. D)None of the above are capital structure questions.

Capital budgeting is best defined by which of the following questions? A)How will we fund our product and service choices? B)What business are we in? C)How will we manage our day-to-day financial needs? D)What is our firm's best choice for corporate governance?

Capital structure is best defined by which of the following questions? A)How will we finance our product and service choices? B)What business are we in? C)How will we manage our day-to-day financial needs? D)What is our firm's best choice for corporate governance?

Which of the following is NOT an activity of working capital management? A)Establishing the firm's receivable policies B)Establishing the firm's payment policies C)Choosing the appropriate level of inventory D)Choosing the appropriate mix of long-term debt and equity

Which of the following is NOT a capital budgeting question? A)The choice of which long-term assets to purchase to meet the firm's business goals B)The choice of what type of business a firm wants to operate C)The proper mix of stocks and bonds to issue for financing assets D)None of the above are capital budgeting questions.

________ addresses the question of how to handle our day-to-day business needs. A)Capital budgeting B)Capital structure C)Working capital management D)Accounts receivable management

Capital budgeting is the means by which a company is financed.

Capital structure is the process of planning,evaluating,selecting,and managing the long-term operating projects of the company.

Working capital management is the day-to-day management of the operating needs of the company via current assets and current liabilities.

Provide definitions for capital budgeting,capital structure,and working capital management.Give an example of a capital budgeting type decision and then do the same for capital structure and working capital management.

When there are conflicts among managerial goals in U.S.markets,the most important priority is to ________. A)increase the current market value of equity B)keep all of the company's customers happy C)foster good relationships with the community D)maintain a safe and happy work place

Maximizing the market value of firm equity and which of the following are mutually exclusive? A)Maximizing market value and a safe and happy work place are mutually exclusive. B)Maximizing market value and good relationships with the local community are mutually exclusive. C)Maximizing market value and customer satisfaction are mutually exclusive. D)None of the above is mutually exclusive with maximizing the value of market equity.

A firm's stock price most closely reflects which of the following? A)Current interest rates B)Expected risk,magnitude,and timing of future cash flows of the firm C)The amount and maturity of debt held by the firm D)current federal tax codes

Which of the following can lead to increased expected cash flow over time to the firm? A)Open and collaborative relations with the community B)Qualified and motivated employees C)Greater customer satisfaction D)All of the above

According to the textbook,a good manager treats shareholders,customers,creditors,and employees equally.

The primary objective of the finance manager is to maximize the market value of equity of the company.

Stock prices reflect the expected size,risk,and timing of future cash flow of the company.

What is the primary goal of a financial manager? When you see firms like Enron imploding from the behavior of executive management,how can you justify your definition?

The author claims that the goals of keeping customers happy,employees happy,and shareholders happy are not mutually exclusive,even though the first two goals identified may be costly and come at the expense of shareholders.How can this be?

How does maximizing the long-run expected cash flows to the firm translate into maximizing shareholders' wealth?

Of the following activities,which is MOST likely to be an interaction between the financial manager and the information systems manager? A)Developing a system to bill customers,pay suppliers,and track inventory B)Costing of products C)Setting credit policies D)Determining the appropriate pricing of products

Of the following activities,which is NOT likely to be an interaction between the financial manager and the marketing manager? A)Costing of products B)Setting credit policies C)Determining that there are a sufficient number of trained workers to develop the product D)Setting advertising budgets

Of the following activities,which is MOST likely to be an interaction between the financial manager and the manufacturing manager? A)Setting of credit policies B)Developing a system to bill customers,pay suppliers,and track inventory C)Budgeting the timing and amount of cash needed for the production schedule D)Determining that there are a sufficient number of trained workers to develop the product

Of the following which group would be considered INTERNAL PLAYERS of the firm? A)The finance manager B)The shop foreman C)The human resources manager D)All of the above

Of the following which group would be considered EXTERNAL PLAYERS of the firm? A)The loan officer at the firm's commercial bank B)The shop foreman C)The human resources manager D)The head of payroll and accounts payable

On a basic organizational chart for a company,the Finance Manager would be on the third line,where the first line is the CEO and the second line contains titles such as Marketing Manager and Human Resources Manager.

The Finance Manager works with the Marketing Manager to set credit policies for targeted customers.

The Finance Manager works with the Marketing Manager to set annual sales targets.

What does the standard organizational chart show? In your answer,point out the functions needed for a successful business.

A ________ is a business that is owned entirely by an individual. A)sole proprietorship B)partnership C)subchapter S corporation D)corporation

Which of the following is NOT an ADVANTAGE of a sole proprietorship? A)The owner receiving all the after-tax profit B)Limited liability C)Quick decision making D)It is the simplest and least complicated form of business organization.

Which of the following is an ADVANTAGE of a sole proprietorship? A)The owner's unlimited liability B)The lack of continuity upon death of the owner C)The ease of start up D)The ability to raise capital

A ________ has limited liability,is a legal entity,and has the greatest potential to raise capital. A)sole proprietorship B)general partnership C)limited partnership D)corporation

A ________ is a business that is jointly owned by two or more individuals. A)partnership B)sole proprietorship C)subchapter S corporation D)corporation

Which of the following is NOT a DISADVANTAGE of a partnership? A)Unlimited liability to at least some of the owners B)The limited life of the business C)The potential difficulty in transferring ownership D)All are disadvantages of a partnership.

Which of the following is NOT an ADVANTAGE of a partnership? A)A potential increase in available capital over a sole proprietorship B)The commingling with the general partner's personal assets C)The potential for more talent and skills in the business D)All are advantages of a partnership.

Which of the following is NOT true of a sole proprietorship? A)Sole proprietorships are the least regulated form of business. B)Sole proprietorships are the easiest form of business to establish. C)Sole proprietorships are the most popular form of business organization (more sole proprietorships than other forms of business). D)Sole proprietors have limited liability.

________ is a major disadvantage of the corporate form of business. A)Double taxation B)Unlimited liability C)Lack of ability to raise capital D)Transfer of ownership

The form of business organization in the United States that has the greatest amount of capital is ________. A)the sole proprietorship B)the partnership C)the subchapter S corporation D)the publicly traded corporation

Double taxation refers to which of the following scenarios? A)Both bondholders AND shareholders of a corporation must pay taxes on proceeds received. B)The corporation pays taxes on its earnings,and creditors pay taxes on interest received. C)The corporation pays taxes on its earnings,and shareholders pay taxes on dividends received. D)All of the above

In practice,________. A)the structure of the corporation separates owners from managers B)the corporate board selects the main corporate officers C)the corporate board is elected by the shareholders D)all of the above are true

Limited liability is an advantage of the sole proprietorship.

The ability to raise capital is an advantage of the corporate form of business organization.

The sum of all the market value of publicly traded corporations in the United States exceeds the combined value of partnerships and sole proprietorships.

Why are sole proprietorships so much more popular in terms of the number of firms than corporations? (This answer should identify the significant advantages to the sole proprietorship versus those of other forms of business organization.)

Define the term "limited liability" and state why you think it is an important feature of the corporate form of organization.

________ is the name given to the processes surrounding recognition of the principal-agent problem and ways to align agents with the interests of the principals. A)Principal theory B)Interested party theory C)Agency theory D)Compensation process theory

In agency theory,the owners of the business are referred to as ________,and the managers are referred to as ________. A)bondholders,principals B)stockholders,bondholders C)agents,principals D)principals,agents

Which of the following is NOT an example of an agency cost? A)Paying an accounting firm to audit your financial statements B)Paying an insurance company to assure that building codes have been met for new construction C)Paying a landscaping firm to maintain your firm's grounds D)The cost of designing contracts that satisfy creditors that their concerns will be met

The problem of motivating one party to act in the best interest of another party is known as the ________. A)leadership directive B)management priority C)principal-agent problem D)sigma six structure

Which of the following compensation packages is likely to work best for executive managers? A)Piecemeal B)Stock options C)Quarterly bonuses D)Commission

According to the annual Fortune Magazine list of top paid executives in America,what percentage of annual compensation for the very highest paid managers comes in the form of performance bonuses or stock options? A)Less than 10% B)Between 10% and 40% C)Between 50% and 60% D)Nearly 70%

In the agency model,the owners of corporations are the agents and the stockholders are the principals.

The principal-agent problem is most severe for the sole proprietorship because there are fewer owners who can monitor the relationship.

The problem of motivating one party to act in the best interest of another party is known as the principal-agent problem.

Describe the principal-agent relationship.In your answer,give an example of how a principal-agent problem arises in the corporate world.Can such a problem become costly? Explain.

________ is the area of business that deals with how a company conducts its business and implements controls to ensure proper procedures and ethical behavior. A)Leadership B)Agency Relationship C)Corporate Governance D)Capital Budgeting

Of the following,which is the most recent example of legislation passed by the federal government to deal with a major economic or highly visible corporate event? A)The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act B)The Securities and Exchange Act C)The Sarbanes-Oxley Act D)The Securities Act of 1933

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act? A)The company and auditors must annually assess the effectiveness of financial controls. B)The company must maintain effective internal financial controls. C)The CEO and CFO must attest to the fairness of the financial reports. D)Each of the above are features of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Which of the following is NOT a generally accepted way to remove ineffective management of a publicly traded firm? A)The Board of Directors can vote to remove management. B)The shareholders can vote out directors who won't discipline managers. C)Outside management teams can "take over" the company. D)Each of the above are recognized methods for the removal of ineffective management.

The ________ removed the last segments of Federal law that separated investment banking activities from commercial banking activities. A)Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act B)Sarbanes-Oxley Act C)Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act D)Glass-Steagall Act

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)establishes requirements for documentation and procedures within a company,especially as they relate to financial reporting.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)established the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

What three major requirements resulted from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?

Your finance text and this course can help you hone your problem-solving skills in part by ________. A)learning that all factors in a decision are relevant and of equal importance B)helping weigh the importance of various decision-making factors C)assigning points to quantitative measures and grades to qualitative measures D)helping to maximize factors of lesser importance to the decision-making process

This course may harm your chances of employability because of an unreasonable reliance of technology for problem solving.

Perhaps the most important thing this course will help you develop is ________. A)your skill set as a contract negotiator B)your ability to manipulate a calculator C)your set of analytical skills D)your ability to distinguish among different types of financial statements