Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Strategic Finance - 2

Strategic Finance - 2

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Due to diversification employees seek:-
Correct Answer
Higher compensation , Job security , Better opportunities within the firm


Select The Blank
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A geographical segment cannot be ________.
Correct Answer
Countries in different zones


Select The Blank
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A shareholder expects a higher rate of return as a firm's compensation for ________.
Correct Answer
Increased risk


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Most companies focus only on :-
Correct Answer
Return on investment


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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As a general rule, an asset is :-
Correct Answer
A good or a right that a firm owns in a determined moment , Prepayment adjustments , Capitalized expenses


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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In the disclosures in financial statements, there are significant restrictions on :-
Correct Answer
The right of ownership , Realisability of investments , The remittance of income & proceeds of disposal


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Equity includes :-
Correct Answer
Development Rebate Reserve



Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer

Free cash flow theory
Enormous conflicts of interest between Stakeholders and shareholders

Net income approach
Cost of debt & equity do not change with a change in leverage ratio

Net operating income approach
The overall capitalization rate remains constant for all levels of financial leverages

Modigliani - Miller Theory
weighted average cost of capital does not change with a change in the proportion of debt to equity in the capital structure


True/False
Question
Organisational changes are similar to mission changes.
Correct Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Which of the following is NOT A Characteristic of declining firm :-
Correct Answer
The optimum payout ratio for a declining firm is not 100 %


Select The Blank
Question
A company shall buyback its shares through the stock exchange by making a public announcement at least ________ days prior to the commencement of buyback.
Correct Answer
Seven


True/False
Question
Money becomes less valuable when received at a latter stage instead of in present time.
Correct Answer
True


Select The Blank
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The resource theory considers that the competitive position of a firm depends on its ________ Assets.
Correct Answer
Specific



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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A firm having aggressive policy of investing in current assets will show the following features :-
Correct Answer
Frequent production stoppages , High ROI

True/False
Question
Making decision on dividend is a very crucial area of financial management for a firm.
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Segment reporting comes under :-
Correct Answer
AS 17



True/False
Question
Usually cost data is perfect for ABC Analysis & distribution.
Correct Answer
False



Multiple Choice Single Answer
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As per Pecking order theory, which is the costliest means of funding :-
Correct Answer
Equity Shares

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer


Mechanisms
Performs or provides energy to an activity

Inputs
Information or material used to produce the output of an activity

Controls
Information or material that constrains an activity

Outputs
Information or material produced by an activity


True/False
Question
According to NOI Approach, any capital structure is optimum.
Correct Answer
True



Select The Blank
Question
The ________ often gives the best insight into the borrower's short term credit needs.
Correct Answer
Cash budget



Select The Blank
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If firms have same technology ________ makes the difference i.e. firms become more productive .
Correct Answer
Solid human resource team


True/False
Question
Explicit cost and implicit cost are the two parts of cost of debt.
Correct Answer
True


Select The Blank
Question
If a segment is not designated as a ________ it should be included as an unallocated reconciling item.
Correct Answer
Reportable segment

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Research into true human resources accounting began in :-
Correct Answer
1960`s

Select The Blank
Question
Increase in cost of capital means decrease in ________.
Correct Answer
Profitability


True/False
Question
According to NI Approach, decrease in leverage decreases the overall cost of capital and increases the firm's value.
Correct Answer
False



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Accrued expenses represent :-
Correct Answer
Costless financing , An interest free source of financing



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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The direct costs tier normally only includes the following :-
Correct Answer
The personnel payroll , Supplies , Individual rental equipment



Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Fixed price tender offers are accompanied by an abnormal announcement period return of :-
Correct Answer
8 - 10 %



Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Many companies claim their main assets are their :-
Correct Answer
People


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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The main assumptions for stock repurchase models are as follows :-
Correct Answer
The market is efficient , There is perfect competition in the securities market


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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The Buy back of shares shall not be made from
Correct Answer
The promoters or persons in control of the company

True/False
Question
Opportunity costs and real costs decrease the market value of a firm.
Correct Answer
True


True/False
Question
Retained earnings are the most important internal sources of financing the growth of the firm.
Correct Answer
True



True/False
Question
The chance of bankruptcy is small when the leverage of a firm is small.
Correct Answer
True



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Examples of accounting methods used by firm are :-
Correct Answer
FIFO , LIFO , Accrual Accounting


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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For the following process the valuation is needed to decide the price at which the deal will be possibly concluded :-
Correct Answer
Mergers & Acquisitions



True/False
Question
Diversification helps in preserving a firm's reputation & goodwill.
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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According to Net Income Approach, the average cost of capital declines as the leverage ratio :-
Correct Answer
Increases



True/False
Question
Whether a lease is a finance lease or an operating lease depends on the substance of the transaction rather than its form.
Correct Answer
False




Select The Blank
Question
Forfeiting is mostly used for ________.
Correct Answer
Big ticket items & durable goods


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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The financial framework of a merger decision covers 3 interrelated aspects i.e. :-
Correct Answer
Determining the firm's value , Financing techniques in mergers , Analysis of merger as a capital budgeting decision



True/False
Question
For determining exchange ratio, the model developed by Conn & Nielson is used.
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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One of the important assumptions for capital structure theories is :-
Correct Answer
Debt and equity are the 2 kinds of funds used by the firm


Select The Blank
Question
________ are not diversible.
Correct Answer
Market related risks


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The financial managers of a company consume a great deal of their time in activities like :-
Correct Answer
Monitoring the investment in inventories , Negotiating favourable credit terms , Administrating Accounts receivables




LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The different types of floats are :-
Correct Answer
Postal float , Deposit float , Bank float


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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A low payout policy implies :-
Correct Answer
More retention of profits


True/False
Question
optimum cash balance under certainty i.e. Baumul`s model allows the cash flow to fluctuate.
Correct Answer
False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Companies often need to value its own :-
Correct Answer
Shares



Select The Blank
Question
Postage is an example of ________ cost.
Correct Answer
Non traceable cost



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Value added analysis :-
Correct Answer
Helps to identify potential activities that may be omitted immediately


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Intangible assets include :-
Correct Answer
Preliminary expenses , Deferred revenue expenditure , Discount on issues of shares / debenture etc


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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The Management of the Company may enter into a negotiated purchase, which is referred to as :-
Correct Answer
Greenfield


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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If the segment result of a segment includes interest expense its segment liabilities include :-
Correct Answer
The related interest bearing liabilities


Select The Blank
Question
As per NOI Approach - the overall capitalization rate remains ________ for all levels of financial leverage.
Correct Answer
Constant

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer

Exit cost
Lost efficiency prior to separation, Job vacancy cost during the new search & termination pay.

Historical costs
Sacrifice necessary to hire & train people

Substitution cost
Exit costs of the leaving employee & recruiting & training of the replacement

Opportunity cost
An asset value when they are the target of an alternative use.



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Suppliers of equity are interested in :-
Correct Answer
High share prices


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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The 3 groups of participants in a firm are :-
Correct Answer
Suppliers of equity , Debt suppliers , Firm Managers


True/False
Question
It is possible to place a single value for the acquired firm.
Correct Answer
False


Select The Blank
Question
________ is never a part of the output.
Correct Answer
Mechanisms


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Exit costs are classified into 3 categories namely :-
Correct Answer
Lost efficiency prior to separation , Job vacancy cost during the new search , Termination pay


True/False
Question
A transport corporation has a substantial working capital requirement.
Correct Answer
False


Select The Blank
Question
________ know the best about a firm's performance.
Correct Answer
Firm Managers


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
As per AS 13 Statement, the following are not considered as investments:-
Correct Answer
Shares , Debentures , Other securities held as stock in trade


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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The employer in offering the job contract assumes a range of legal obligations such as :-
Correct Answer
Rewards - cash like & non cash like , Health & safety policies , Pensions & contributions to social security payments
True/False
Question
It is essential that ABC must fit into the strategy of the company.
Correct Answer
True


True/False
Question
Trade credit creates book debts which the firm is expected to collect in the near future.
Correct Answer
True



Select The Blank
Question
At times managers invest in projects that improve the company's ________.
Correct Answer
Prestige or power


Select The Blank
Question
Business risk & financial risk do not have any influence on ________.
Correct Answer
Accounting numbers



True/False
Question
The objective of a dividend policy should be to maximize shareholder's return so that the value of his investment is maximized.
Correct Answer
False



True/False
Question
A change in the method of depreciation is treated as a change in an accounting policy and is disclosed accordingly.
Correct Answer True
Select The Blank
Question
________ is not a characteristic of financial conglomerates.
Correct Answer
Provide ineffective competitive process


Select The Blank
Question
There is a ________ relationship between the number of employees & the use of operating supplies.
Correct Answer
Natural



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If a firm opts for restrictive policy then the investments in current assets is :-
Correct Answer
Low

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer

AS 17
Segment reporting

AS 19
Leases

AS 6
Depreciation accounting

AS 10
Accounting for fixed assets



True/False
Question
To `gather costs', means capturing all relevant expenses that pertain to the selected model and processes.
Correct Answer
True



Select The Blank
Question
Investors can reduce the company related risk by diversification of their investments in ________.
Correct Answer
Shares of a large number of companies



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
For ABC Analysis the available cost data :-
Correct Answer
Has to be adjusted for change , Has to be corrected for undocumented element costs , Has to be combined with different types of data from alternate sources


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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The external staffing performance indicators include :-
Correct Answer
Compensation per Re. Profit , Personnel services head count , Profit per head


Select The Blank
Question
HLL the largest FMCG company has a turnover of Rs. ________.
Correct Answer
118 Bn


Select The Blank
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Segment expense includes ________.
Correct Answer
The relevant portion of enterprise revenue that can be allocated on a reasonable basis to a segment



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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The important aspect of dividend policy is :-
Correct Answer
To determine the amount of earnings to be distributed to shareholders , Amount to be retained in the firm


Select The Blank
Question
In today's fast moving world, the quickest way to get information on a firm is through ________.
Correct Answer
Internet



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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The main characteristics of operating economies are :-
Correct Answer
It is achieved through horizontal, vertical and conglomerate mergers , It occurs due to indivisibilities of resources , It is possible in generic management functions


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Segment liabilities do not include :-
Correct Answer
Borrowings & other liabilities that are incurred for financing rather than operating purpose


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Which of the following company is reaping high market valuation due to showing human resources as an asset in its balance sheet information?
Correct Answer
Infosys


True/False
Question
In market value approach, interested parties never manipulate the stock markets.
Correct Answer
False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The stock value for a company will be considered to be fair value for ordinary transactions if the shares are :-
Correct Answer
Listed



True/False
Question
Planning helps an acquiring firm to identify the units it should drop & it should add.
Correct Answer
True



Multiple Choice Single Answer
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For paying dividends, firms will have a given amount of :-
Correct Answer
Cash available



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The depreciation rates or the useful lives of the assets are disclosed only :-
Correct Answer
If they are different from the principle rates specified in the statute

Select The Blank
Question
Earning power of the company approach tries to value the ________.
Correct Answer
Current value of the assets

Strategic Finance - 1



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
One of the selective developments that has taken place in recent times is companies are going in for :-
Correct Answer
Activity based costing and management


True/False
Question
Diversification helps in preserving a firm's reputation & goodwill.
Correct Answer
True


True/False
Question
Cash dividends are taxable at ordinary tax rates.
Correct Answer
True



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The 3 groups of participants in a firm are :-
Correct Answer
Suppliers of equity , Debt suppliers , Firm Managers

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
As per AS 13 Statement, the following are not considered as investments:-
Correct Answer
Shares , Debentures , Other securities held as stock in trade

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer

Opportunity cost
An asset value when they are the target of an alternative use.

Exit cost
Lost efficiency prior to separation, Job vacancy cost during the new search & termination pay.

Historical costs
Sacrifice necessary to hire & train people

Substitution cost
Exit costs of the leaving employee & recruiting & training of the replacement


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The acquiring firm for any M & A will require data about the target firm which will include :-
Correct Answer
Quality of management , Production capabilities , Profitability

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Equity includes :-
Correct Answer
Development Rebate Reserve

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer

Free cash flow theory
-Enormous conflicts of interest between Stakeholders and shareholders

Net income approach
-Cost of debt & equity do not change with a change in leverage ratio

Net operating income approach
-The overall capitalization rate remains constant for all levels of financial leverages

Modigliani - Miller Theory
-weighted average cost of capital does not change with a change in the proportion of debt to equity in the capital structure


Select The Blank
Question
If a segment is not designated as a ________ it should be included as an unallocated reconciling item.
Correct Answer
Reportable segment


True/False
Question
For determining exchange ratio, the model developed by Conn & Nielson is used.
Correct Answer
True


Select The Blank
Question
In presenting the reconciliation segment result should be reconciled to ________.
Correct Answer
Enterprise net profit or loss



Select The Blank
Question
Identify disclosure on human resources as a societal concern & prepare international regulations comes under ________
Correct Answer
The compulsory method



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which is an example out of the following to which special consideration apply for depreciation :-
Correct Answer
Regenerative natural resources



True/False
Question
It is essential that ABC must fit into the strategy of the company.
Correct Answer
True


Select The Blank
Question
HLL the largest FMCG company has a turnover of Rs. ________.
Correct Answer
118 Bn

Select The Blank
Question
There is a ________ relationship between the number of employees & the use of operating supplies.
Correct Answer
Natural



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The important aspect of dividend policy is :-
Correct Answer
To determine the amount of earnings to be distributed to shareholders , Amount to be retained in the firm



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The main characteristics of CAPM are :-
Correct Answer
It is an equilibrium Model , It describes the pricing of assets as well as derivatives , Expected security return = Riskless return + beta x (expected market risk premium)


True/False
Question
Current accounting system is able to provide actual value of employee capabilities & knowledge.
Correct Answer
False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In respect of depreciable assets, which do not have material value, depreciation is often allocated :-
Correct Answer
Fully in the accounting period for which they are acquired

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The depreciation rates or the useful lives of the assets are disclosed only :-
Correct Answer
If they are different from the principle rates specified in the statute


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Due to diversification employees seek:-
Correct Answer
Job security , Better opportunities within the firm , Higher compensation



Select The Blank
Question
The ________ cost tier has the advantage of being the simplest to calculate and justify.
Correct Answer
Direct

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
To gather costs means to do the following actions to support the costing of the activities :-
Correct Answer
To capture , To construct , To synthesize the correct cost figures


True/False
Question
Odd lots purchase is not a method of buy back of shares.
Correct Answer
False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The overhead expenses include :-
Correct Answer
Utilities , Maintenance , Security


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In a matching approach policy, :-
Correct Answer
There is a small risk if shortage of funds


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The most important internal sources of financing the growth of the firm is through :-
Correct Answer
Retained earnings


True/False
Question
The intellectual assets of a company are often worth 3 or 4 times the tangible book value.
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Indicators of the value of an investment are obtained by :-
Correct Answer
Reference to its market value , The investee`s assets , The expected cash flows from the investment


Select The Blank
Question
Buy back through book building the process should be made through ________.
Correct Answer
An electronically linked transparent facility


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Significant influence is the power to :-
Correct Answer
Participate in the operating policy decisions , Participate in the financial decisions



True/False
Question
An activity model is a tool to assist in understanding & defining the organisation.
Correct Answer
True


True/False
Question
Decisions related to working capital are repetitive & frequent.
Correct Answer
True

Select The Blank
Question
________ is not a characteristic of financial conglomerates.
Correct Answer
Provide ineffective competitive process

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the past, costing mainly focused on :-
Correct Answer
Manufacturing costs



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
A firm using a conservative policy for determining the requirements of current assets :-
Correct Answer
Has fewer production stoppages , Ensures quick deliveries to customers , Stimulates sales

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The major conditions to be fulfilled for buyback of shares as per the legal provisions include :-
Correct Answer
Articles of association should authorize buyback of shares , The shares which are sought to be bought back should be fully paid up , After the buy back the ratio of debt to total capital and free reserves should not be more than 2 : 1


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Segment liabilities do not include :-
Correct Answer
Borrowings & other liabilities that are incurred for financing rather than operating purpose


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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The difference between current assets & current liabilities is known as :-
Correct Answer
Net working capital


Multiple Choice Single Answer
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The bottom line of ABC Process is :-
Correct Answer
To achieve a better method of doing the right business pf the organisation

Select The Blank
Question
Non value added activities helps ________.
Correct Answer
To analyse the activities more carefully


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In value of assets method the following is also to be included as they are also of value to the company :-
Correct Answer
Non trading assets


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Best practices, a tool for review process is similar to :-
Correct Answer
Bench marking


Select The Blank
Question
HLL is ________ % of subsidiary of Unilever PLC.
Correct Answer
0.516



Select The Blank
Question
traditionally avails are provided by ________.
Correct Answer
Banks


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