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Which of the following questions should a financial manager focus on when making decisions?
Which of the following questions should a financial manager focus on when making decisions?
What is considered the primary goal of financial management?
What is considered the primary goal of financial management?
Which action demonstrates adherence to the goals of financial management?
Which action demonstrates adherence to the goals of financial management?
Which statement about corporate ethics would most business professionals support?
Which statement about corporate ethics would most business professionals support?
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Which financial decision illustrates an inappropriate focus for a financial manager?
Which financial decision illustrates an inappropriate focus for a financial manager?
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How should financial managers prioritize their objectives?
How should financial managers prioritize their objectives?
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What indicator would best suggest that a firm's financial health is improving?
What indicator would best suggest that a firm's financial health is improving?
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What is the net present value of the proposed switch using the accounts receivable approach?
What is the net present value of the proposed switch using the accounts receivable approach?
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What is the firm's average balance sheet amount in accounts receivable?
What is the firm's average balance sheet amount in accounts receivable?
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What is the amount of net savings from subscribing to the credit agency?
What is the amount of net savings from subscribing to the credit agency?
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Which statement most accurately describes the implications of managing accounts receivable?
Which statement most accurately describes the implications of managing accounts receivable?
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Which of the following would indicate that a firm's receivables management needs to be reviewed?
Which of the following would indicate that a firm's receivables management needs to be reviewed?
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What impact does offering credit during the spring selling season have on the ABC Shop's sales?
What impact does offering credit during the spring selling season have on the ABC Shop's sales?
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What will the initial charge for subscribing to a credit agency be for the ABC Shop?
What will the initial charge for subscribing to a credit agency be for the ABC Shop?
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Which scenario best illustrates the relationship between receivables and sales transactions?
Which scenario best illustrates the relationship between receivables and sales transactions?
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What is the total annual ordering cost for ABC if the order size is 600 units and the ordering cost is P15 per order?
What is the total annual ordering cost for ABC if the order size is 600 units and the ordering cost is P15 per order?
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How many packages should ABC aim to order based on its economic order quantity model?
How many packages should ABC aim to order based on its economic order quantity model?
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Which statement regarding EOQ and JIT inventory systems is incorrect?
Which statement regarding EOQ and JIT inventory systems is incorrect?
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Which of the following costs should not be categorized as an ordering cost?
Which of the following costs should not be categorized as an ordering cost?
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How does direct labor change under the JIT philosophy?
How does direct labor change under the JIT philosophy?
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If ABC Jewels Corporation's EOQ is 100 ounces of gold, what is the cost per order if carrying costs for gold are P2 per ounce?
If ABC Jewels Corporation's EOQ is 100 ounces of gold, what is the cost per order if carrying costs for gold are P2 per ounce?
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What is the approximate annual carrying cost for 50,000 lbs of material X if the carrying cost is P0.30 per lb?
What is the approximate annual carrying cost for 50,000 lbs of material X if the carrying cost is P0.30 per lb?
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What is the reorder point for ABC Graphics given an annual usage of 2,600 packages and a lead time of 1 week?
What is the reorder point for ABC Graphics given an annual usage of 2,600 packages and a lead time of 1 week?
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What is the economic order quantity (EOQ) for ABC Corporation's car window, given an annual demand of 12,000 units, a setup cost of P1,200, and a carrying cost of P3 per unit per year?
What is the economic order quantity (EOQ) for ABC Corporation's car window, given an annual demand of 12,000 units, a setup cost of P1,200, and a carrying cost of P3 per unit per year?
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What is the most economical production run for ABC Corporation when the setup cost is P1,200 and the annual demand is 12,000 units?
What is the most economical production run for ABC Corporation when the setup cost is P1,200 and the annual demand is 12,000 units?
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If the annual demand for the car window increases to 15,000 units, which of the following is true?
If the annual demand for the car window increases to 15,000 units, which of the following is true?
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Which factor does NOT directly affect the size of safety stock?
Which factor does NOT directly affect the size of safety stock?
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The economic production run quantity directly affects which of the following?
The economic production run quantity directly affects which of the following?
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Where is the optimal size of safety stock defined?
Where is the optimal size of safety stock defined?
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Given that a company consumes 10,000 units of Part C annually with a carrying cost of P2 per year and ordering costs of P100 while using an order quantity of 500 units, what is the order point if the lead time is 5 days?
Given that a company consumes 10,000 units of Part C annually with a carrying cost of P2 per year and ordering costs of P100 while using an order quantity of 500 units, what is the order point if the lead time is 5 days?
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If the same company were to purchase the economic order quantity instead of 500 units, by how much could they potentially reduce total costs?
If the same company were to purchase the economic order quantity instead of 500 units, by how much could they potentially reduce total costs?
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What formula yields the total annual carrying costs if a company carries safety stock and its annual carrying costs per unit are P0.30?
What formula yields the total annual carrying costs if a company carries safety stock and its annual carrying costs per unit are P0.30?
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What is the effective annual interest rate on the revolving credit arrangement if no money is borrowed during the year?
What is the effective annual interest rate on the revolving credit arrangement if no money is borrowed during the year?
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How much will the firm borrow or repay this quarter if the quarterly receipts are P3,918 and the quarterly disbursements are P3,774, with a minimum cash balance requirement?
How much will the firm borrow or repay this quarter if the quarterly receipts are P3,918 and the quarterly disbursements are P3,774, with a minimum cash balance requirement?
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If ABC's Craft Shack has a net cash flow for the quarter of -P280 and maintains a minimum cash balance of P1,000, how much will the store borrow or repay?
If ABC's Craft Shack has a net cash flow for the quarter of -P280 and maintains a minimum cash balance of P1,000, how much will the store borrow or repay?
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What is the projected ending cash balance at the end of March for ABC Store with the given sales and expenses?
What is the projected ending cash balance at the end of March for ABC Store with the given sales and expenses?
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Given a loan outstanding of P1,260, how should the firm manage its cash balance based on quarterly receipts and disbursements?
Given a loan outstanding of P1,260, how should the firm manage its cash balance based on quarterly receipts and disbursements?
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What impact does the 10-day accounts receivable period have on the cash flow for ABC Store?
What impact does the 10-day accounts receivable period have on the cash flow for ABC Store?
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How does the 30-day accounts payable period affect ABC Store’s cash management?
How does the 30-day accounts payable period affect ABC Store’s cash management?
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Study Notes
Financial Management
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Financial managers are responsible for making crucial financial decisions, including:
- Determining the best way to market a product.
- Setting payment terms for customers.
- Deciding whether to borrow more money.
- Evaluating the acquisition of new equipment.
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The primary goal of financial management is maximizing the current value per share.
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This objective is achieved by focusing on increasing the market value per share.
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Business ethics plays a vital role in financial management. While a formal set of ethical rules might not cover every situation, establishing clear guidelines helps organizations and individuals navigate ethical dilemmas.
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The primary goal of financial management is not to maximize profits in the short-term, but to maximize the firm's expected cash flows, as this directly contributes to the wealth of individual shareholders.
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Net present value (NPV) is a commonly used financial metric for evaluating investment decisions. It helps determine the value of an investment by considering the time value of money.
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Accounts receivable approach is a method used for evaluating the impact of credit policies on the net present value.
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Credit terms offer discounts to customers for early payments, impacting accounts receivable and cash flow.
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Credit agencies can help businesses manage risk by providing information about creditworthiness of potential customers.
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Inventory management focuses on optimizing the balance between inventory levels and the costs associated with holding and acquiring inventory.
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Economic order quantity (EOQ) is a tool for calculating the optimal order size that minimizes the combined costs of ordering and holding inventory.
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Just-in-time (JIT) inventory system aims to minimize inventory by having materials arrive just in time for production.
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Safety stock is an additional inventory buffer held to avoid stockouts due to demand fluctuations or supply disruptions.
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The optimal safety stock level is determined by balancing carrying costs and stockout costs.
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Order point is a threshold that triggers a new order when inventory reaches a predetermined level.
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Focused factory arrangements aim to improve efficiency by specializing production facilities for specific products or processes.
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Revolving credit arrangements provide short-term financing lines with flexible borrowing limits.
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Compensating balances are required deposits held by borrowers in non-interest-bearing accounts, impacting effective interest rates.
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Cash management involves managing cash inflows and outflows to optimize liquidity and minimize borrowing needs.
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A minimum cash balance helps ensure sufficient liquidity to meet short-term obligations.
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This quiz covers key concepts of financial management, including decision-making processes by financial managers and the objective of maximizing shareholder value. Explore the importance of business ethics in financial practices and understand how net present value relates to cash flow maximization.
