Answer:
Option B,
The higher the degree of financial leverage employed by a firm, THE HIGHER THE PROBABILITY THAT THE FIRM WILL ENCOUNTER FINANCIAL DISTRESS.
Explanation:
The degree of financial leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company's earnings per share to fluctuations in it's operating income, as a result of changes in its capital structure.
This ratio indicates that the higher the degree of financial leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.
The use of financial leverage varies greatly by industry and by the business sector. There are many industry sectors in which companies operate with a high degree of financial leverage (examples are retail stores, grocery store, banking institutions, airlines...). Unfortunately, the excessive use of financial leverage by many companies in this sector has played a major role in forcing a lot of them to file for bankruptcy.
Therefore, if the degree of financial leverage employed by a firm is high, then the probability that the firm will encounter financial distress will also be high.
Answer:
I. Thank employees for being willing to make a sacrifice for the good of the company.
II. State the facts of the company's financial situation.
III. Inform employees that they will receive a 15% pay cut.
IV. Close with forward looking statement.
Explanation:
The company's financial situation has led the managers to decide for a pay cut instead of lay off to improve the financial position of the company and stay in the budget. The company should appraise employees that they understand the company's situation and are willing to accept the pay cut. The director should inform employees about the current financial situation and provide details about the pay cut plan. The email should close with a forward looking statement and a statement that as soon as the situation of company gets better the employees will receive full salaries as always.
Answer:
The net present value (NPV) of this investment is C) $10,048
Explanation:
Net present value (NPV) is the value of the future cash flows over the entire life of an investment discounted to the present.
The firm invests $95,000 today that will yield $109,250 in one year. The interest rates of the investment are 4%. The net present value (NPV) of this investment:
NPV = $109,250/(1+4%) - $95,000 = $10,048
Answer:
The correct answer is (C)
Explanation:
Planning for capital expenditures is an important aspect which helps the organisation to grow in future and to mitigate the risks of financial distress. Amount spent on office equipment is not a part of planning for capital expenditures because in time fixed assets such as office equipment wear out or become superseded. All other reason are a part of planning for capital expenditures.
