The reason a corporation has retained earnings is to

a. make investments that will increase the value of the stock.

b. be able to make unemployment payments.

c. avoid the double taxation of corporate profits.

d. pay unemployment taxes.

Capital budgeting decisions are risky because the outcome is uncertain, large amounts are usually involved, the investment involves a long-term commitment, and the decision could be difficult or impossible to reverse. True / False.

Of the fixed factory overhead costs, $72,000 are avoidable. Another company has offered to sell 5,000 units of the same part to Gonzalez for $70.00 per unit.

Alcohol-related accidents and violence are the leading cause of death for americans under the age of 35. if you drive with a bac in the. 10 to. 14 range, your chances of being killed in a single-vehicle crash are:

Which of the following is an example of an illiquid asset? accounts receivable money in a checking account a truck owned by a moving company an outstanding bill owed to a supplier

Jeff has a $2,000 salary and a $100 dividend income this month. This month Jeff has rent and utilities of $800 and he spent $350 on groceries and $100 on clothing. What is his net cash flow this month?

For a portfolio of 40 randomly selected stocks, which of the following is most likely to be true? a. The beta of the portfolio is less than the weighted average of the betas of the individual stocks. b.

What publication can give you an idea of how administrative jobs are going to change in the future? A: Office Pro B: Occupational Outlook Handbook C: From 9 to 5 D: The Executary

At a four-way stop, if two cars arrive at the intersection at the same time: A) the larger car has the right of way B) the vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left C) the smaller car has the right of way D) the vehicle on the left

Suppose we are interested in bidding on a piece of land and we know one other bidder is interested. The seller announced that the highest bid in excess of $10,000 will be accepted.

Zappos, the online shoe and clothing marketer, promises free shipping and free returns on any of its products, no questions asked. This is an example of how Zappos has a strong competitive advantage through