This Finance Test is designed to help you assess your knowledge on important finance concepts, terminology definitions, and frequently used calculations. We strongly encourage any students who are planning or are beginning their FMVA certification program to take this test to determine whether you will need to take the prerequisite finance courses including Reading Financial Statements, Introduction to Corporate Finance, and Math for Corporate Finance. This is also a useful resource for employers to examine the technical knowledge of the candidates during a finance interview.
If you pass this test with 80% or above (16 questions or more), it is likely that you have a strong background in finance and are good to go ahead with our core courses!

Finance Test Questions
1. The concept of present value relates to the idea that*
The discount rate is always higher when you invest now than in the future
The discount rate is always higher when you invest in the future than now
The money you have now is worth less today than an identical amount you would receive in the future
The money you have now is worth more today than an identical amount you would receive in the future
2. The formula for calculating future value (FV) is*
FV = PV/(1+r)^n
FV = PV/(1+r)*n
FV = PV x (1+r)^n
FV = PV x (1+r)*n
Answer:
Difference in retained earnings
= $840,000,000- $825,000,000
= $15,000,000
Dividend paid = Net income - Difference in retained earnings
Dividend paid = $55,000,000 - $15,000,000
Dividend paid = $40,000,000
Explanation:
In this case, there is need to determine the difference in retained earnings, which equal retained earnings at the end minus retained earnings at the beginning.
Dividend paid is calculated as net income minus difference in retained earnings.
Answer:
B) Student Aid Report (SAR)
Explanation:
This is the report you get after completing the government provided FAFSA.
Answer:
B. an unfavorable balance of trade and payments
Explanation:
- The BOP or the balance of trade is defined as the net gains or net exports that make the balance of payments and is said to be favorable when the country export more and imports less and is a positive change.
- It is said to be negative when the country imports more and exports less thus unfavorable in terms of the trade and payments.
- <u>Hence it means that the country has a deficit and this can impact the services and is not good for the economic growth perspective.</u>
Answer:
$10.65
Explanation:
The computation of the incremental manufacturing cost in the case when the production level is changed
= Direct material cost per unit + direct labor cost per unit + variable manufacturing overhead per unit
= $6.25 + $3.20 + $1.20
= $10.65
Here the fixed cost would not be relevant
