Question

Other things held constant, which of the following actions would increase the amount of cash on a companys balance sheet? Select one:a. The company repurchases common stock.b. The company pays a dividend.c. The company issues new common stock.d. The company gives customers more time to pay their bills.e. The company purchases a new piece of equipment.

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is (c)

Explanation:

When the company repurchases common stock, it has to pay cash to the shareholders to gain rights on the stocks. So, cash decreases in this case.

Payment of dividend also decreases cash from balance sheet.

When company needs cash for investment or growth purpose, it issues common stock to raise funds, thereby increasing cash in the company's balance sheet.

When company gives more time to its debtors, receipt of cash is delayed thereby not increasing cash in balance sheet.

Purchase of new equipment will reduce cash balance.

So issue of new shares increase cash balance in balance sheet.