Question

Suppose a firm occasionally faces demand for short-term credit but usually has an excess of short-term capital to finance current assets. Which approach is the firm following? Conservative approach Maturity matching approach Aggressive approach Which usually costs less—short-term or long-term debt? Long-term debt Short-term debt

Answer 1

Answer: Conservative approach; Short term debt

Explanation:

Conservative approach is used by a company to maintain a level of current assets that is high which invariably leads to higher working capital. This is used by a firm that occasionally faces demand for short-term credit but usually has an excess of short-term capital to finance current assets.

Short term debts typically costs less than the long term debts as it's for a shorter duration.