Chapter 02 Financial Statements, Taxes, and Cash Flow Answer Key
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which one of the following is the financial statement that
... [Show More] shows the accounting value of a
firm's equity as of a particular date?
A. income statement
B. creditor's statement
C. balance sheet
D. statement of cash flows
E. dividend statement
Refer to section 2.1
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-1
Section: 2.1
Topic: Balance sheet
2. Net working capital is defined as:
A. total liabilities minus shareholders' equity.
B. current liabilities minus shareholders' equity.
C. fixed assets minus long-term liabilities.
D. total assets minus total liabilities.
E. current assets minus current liabilities.
Refer to section 2.1
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-1
Section: 2.1
Topic: Net working capital
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3. The common set of standards and procedures by which audited financial statements are
prepared is known as the:
A. matching principle.
B. cash flow identity.
C. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
D. Financial Accounting Reporting Principles.
E. Standard Accounting Value Guidelines.
Refer to section 2.1
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-1
Section: 2.1
Topic: GAAP
4. Which one of the following is the financial statement that summarizes a firm's revenue and
expenses over a period of time?
A. income statement
B. balance sheet
C. statement of cash flows
D. tax reconciliation statement
E. market value report
Refer to section 2.2
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-2
Section: 2.2
Topic: Income statement
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5. Noncash items refer to:
A. accrued expenses.
B. inventory items purchased using credit.
C. the ownership of intangible assets such as patents.
D. expenses which do not directly affect cash flows.
E. sales which are made using store credit.
Refer to section 2.2
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-2
Section: 2.2
Topic: Noncash items
6. The percentage of the next dollar you earn that must be paid in taxes is referred to as the
_____ tax rate.
A. mean
B. residual
C. total
D. average
E. marginal
Refer to section 2.3
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-3
Section: 2.3
Topic: Marginal tax rate
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7. The _____ tax rate is equal to total taxes divided by total taxable income.
A. deductible
B. residual
C. total
D. average
E. marginal
Refer to section 2.3
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-3
Section: 2.3
Topic: Average tax rate
8. The cash flow of a firm which is available for distribution to the firm's creditors and
stockholders is called the:
A. operating cash flow.
B. net capital spending.
C. net working capital.
D. cash flow from assets.
E. cash flow to stockholders.
Refer to section 2.4
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-4
Section: 2.4
Topic: Cash flow from assets
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9. Which term relates to the cash flow which results from a firm's ongoing, normal business
activities?
A. operating cash flow
B. capital spending
C. net working capital
D. cash flow from assets
E. cash flow to creditors
Refer to section 2.4
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-4
Section: 2.4
Topic: Operating cash flow
10. Cash flow from assets is also known as the firm's:
A. capital structure.
B. equity structure.
C. hidden cash flow.
D. free cash flow.
E. historical cash flow.
Refer to section 2.4
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-4
Section: 2.4
Topic: Free cash flow
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11. The cash flow related to interest payments less any net new borrowing is called the:
A. operating cash flow.
B. capital spending cash flow.
C. net working capital.
D. cash flow from assets.
E. cash flow to creditors.
Refer to section 2.4
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-4
Section: 2.4
Topic: Cash flow to creditors
12. Cash flow to stockholders is defined as:
A. the total amount of interest and dividends paid during the past year.
B. the change in total equity over the past year.
C. cash flow from assets plus the cash flow to creditors.
D. operating cash flow minus the cash flow to creditors.
E. dividend payments less net new equity raised.
Refer to section 2.4
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-4
Section: 2.4
Topic: Cash flow to stockholders
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13. Which one of the following is classified as an intangible fixed asset?
A. accounts receivable
B. production equipment
C. building
D. trademark
E. inventory
Refer to section 2.1
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Bloom's: Knowledge
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Objective: 2-1
Section: 2.1
Topic: Intangible fixed asset
14. Which of the following are current assets?
I. patent
II. Inventory
III. accounts payable
IV. cash
A. I and III only
B. II and IV only
C. I, II, and IV only
D. I, II and III only
E. II, III, and IV only [Show Less]