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Which of the following are considered interest groups (stakeholders)? (Select all that apply)
What are the three rules of time travel in finance?
Comparing and combining values, moving cash flows forward in time, and moving cash flows back in time.
The interest rate that sets the net present value of cash flows equal to zero is called the ______.
internal rate of return (IRR)
What does compounding mean in the context of cash flows?
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You can compare or combine values at different points in time.
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What is the main purpose of maintaining liquidity in finance?
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Which of the following are considered potential financial targets? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following is NOT a stakeholder in financial markets?
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What is the primary goal of financial management according to the text?
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What are the three rules of time travel in finance?
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What does IRR stand for?
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Long-term existence and success are considered financial targets.
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The interest rate that sets the net present value of cash flows equal to zero is called the ______.
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Match the financial targets with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
The Corporation and Financial Markets
- Cash cycle includes fund raising and use of funds, with disbursements and deposits within capital and product markets.
- Funding methods involve both external financing (e.g., loans, deposits) and internal financing (retained earnings).
- Cash inflows are generated through deposits, while cash outflows stem from interest repayments and dividends.
Stakeholders
- Stakeholders encompass owners, creditors, management, employees, customers, suppliers, and society at large.
- Securing long-term existence and success is vital for a corporation.
Financial Targets
- Intrinsic Targets: Focus on manufacturing high-quality products and exclusive services.
- Financial Targets: Emphasize increasing company value, making a profit, and maintaining solvency.
- Social Targets: Address compliance with environmental protection standards and employee involvement in decision-making.
Additional Financial Objectives
- Profitability: Measured through return on assets and equity, and return on invested capital.
- Liquidity: Ensures solvency at any time.
- Security: Involves managing performance and financial risks.
- Growth: Focus on sustainable financing for growth.
- Independence: Aims to uphold entrepreneurial freedom.
Time Value of Money
- Rule 1: Values must be compared or combined at the same point in time.
- Rule 2: To move cash flows forward, compounding is applied by multiplying with the interest rate factor (1+r) for each period.
- Rule 3: To move cash flows back, discounting is performed by dividing by the interest rate factor (1+r) for each period.
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- IRR is the interest rate where the net present value of cash flows equals zero.
- It is applicable when present value and cash flows of an investment are known, but the interest rate is not.
The Corporation and Financial Markets
- Cash cycle includes fund raising and use of funds, with disbursements and deposits within capital and product markets.
- Funding methods involve both external financing (e.g., loans, deposits) and internal financing (retained earnings).
- Cash inflows are generated through deposits, while cash outflows stem from interest repayments and dividends.
Stakeholders
- Stakeholders encompass owners, creditors, management, employees, customers, suppliers, and society at large.
- Securing long-term existence and success is vital for a corporation.
Financial Targets
- Intrinsic Targets: Focus on manufacturing high-quality products and exclusive services.
- Financial Targets: Emphasize increasing company value, making a profit, and maintaining solvency.
- Social Targets: Address compliance with environmental protection standards and employee involvement in decision-making.
Additional Financial Objectives
- Profitability: Measured through return on assets and equity, and return on invested capital.
- Liquidity: Ensures solvency at any time.
- Security: Involves managing performance and financial risks.
- Growth: Focus on sustainable financing for growth.
- Independence: Aims to uphold entrepreneurial freedom.
Time Value of Money
- Rule 1: Values must be compared or combined at the same point in time.
- Rule 2: To move cash flows forward, compounding is applied by multiplying with the interest rate factor (1+r) for each period.
- Rule 3: To move cash flows back, discounting is performed by dividing by the interest rate factor (1+r) for each period.
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- IRR is the interest rate where the net present value of cash flows equals zero.
- It is applicable when present value and cash flows of an investment are known, but the interest rate is not.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of corporations and financial markets in this chapter quiz. Explore concepts such as the cash cycle, fundraising, and the utilization of funds. Challenge yourself with questions designed to reinforce your understanding of these essential finance topics.
