WGU C214 Financial Management OA Study Set Q& A

Statement of Cash Flows - Shows the change in cash balance for a period of time. Focuses only on items where cash is received, or cash is paid. Cash Flow from Operating Activities (CFO) - Cash flow that a company generates as a result of day-to-day business operations. Deals with Current Assets a...

Characteristics of preferred stock includes - -dividends in arrears -dividends are cumulative -higher payoff claim in a BK (has first dibs in a BK) -considered "hybrid" (part stock/part bond) -no fixed maturity date -no voting rights -can skip dividend payments -dividends don't change year...

Trading on the NYSE is executed without a specialist (i.e. a market maker). (T/F) - F Stocks and bonds are two types of financial instruments (T/F) - T The matching principle in accrual accounting requires that: a. Revenues be recognized when the earnings process is complete and matches expen...

1. The goal of the corporation is to: a. Maximize profits b. Maximize market share c. Maximize stock price d. Minimize risk - c. Maximize stock price 2. Risk premium is best described as a. Return on risky securities b. Compensation for risk-taking c. Return on stocks d. Expected return o...

How can a private firm appropriately maximize shareholder value? - By making decisions that keep the control of the business with the owners Why are American regulators focused on international investing in a global marketplace? - Because international investing in a global marketplace is the con...