Answer: we will first add the options.
A. Maximize the market value of the equity.
B. Maximize net income given the current resources of the firm.
C. Minimize the tax impact on the proprietor.
D. Decrease long-term debt to reduce the risk to the owner.
E. Minimize the reliance on fixed costs.
The correct option is A. Maximize the market value of the equity.
Explanation: A sole proprietorship is generally owned by an individual. Therefore there is a usually a limitation to how much funds that can be invested in the business.
What this means is that this form of business is very simple and restrictive with regards to equity financing. In other words, equity financing is usually limited to the amount of funds that the sole proprietor is willing to invest in the business.
This is where good financial management comes in, this is to ensure that the invested equity bears fruit, and achieves high market value in order to yield revenue.
Lack of proper management and the invested equity will be squandered.
