Deck 20: Management Compensation, Business Analysis, and Business Valuation
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Deck 20: Management Compensation, Business Analysis, and Business Valuation
1
If fairness only is considered, unit managers prefer:
A)Not to be evaluated.
B)A subjective measure.
C)An informal evaluation.
D)A firm-wide pool over a unit-based pool.
E)A unit-based pool over a firm-wide pool.
A)Not to be evaluated.
B)A subjective measure.
C)An informal evaluation.
D)A firm-wide pool over a unit-based pool.
E)A unit-based pool over a firm-wide pool.
E
2
The receivables turnover ratio is a measure of:
A)Asset value.
B)Leverage.
C)Sales performance.
D)Profitability.
E)Liquidity.
A)Asset value.
B)Leverage.
C)Sales performance.
D)Profitability.
E)Liquidity.
E
3
The balanced scorecard critical success factors (CSFs) provide strong motivation in bonus compensation plans if the non-controllable factors are:
A)Emphasized.
B)Separated.
C)Recognized.
D)Excluded.
E)Controlled.
A)Emphasized.
B)Separated.
C)Recognized.
D)Excluded.
E)Controlled.
D
4
Market value of equity is an objective measure which clearly shows what:
A)The firm's financial statements show the firm's value to be.
B)Investors think is the firm's value.
C)Stock analysts calculate as the firm's value.
D)Is the sales value of the firm.
E)Is the liquidation value of the firm.
A)The firm's financial statements show the firm's value to be.
B)Investors think is the firm's value.
C)Stock analysts calculate as the firm's value.
D)Is the sales value of the firm.
E)Is the liquidation value of the firm.
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5
Of the three basic forms of management compensation (salary, bonus, benefits), the fastest growing part of total compensation is:
A)Salary.
B)Bonus.
C)Benefits.
D)Salary and bonus.
A)Salary.
B)Bonus.
C)Benefits.
D)Salary and bonus.
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6
In developing compensation plans, the management accountant works to achieve fairness by making the plan:
A)Precise, comprehensive and directive.
B)Simple, clear and consistent.
C)Attractive.
D)Rewarding.
E)Selective.
A)Precise, comprehensive and directive.
B)Simple, clear and consistent.
C)Attractive.
D)Rewarding.
E)Selective.
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7
In management compensation, the use of the balanced scorecard achieves:
A)Fairness.
B)Alignment of manager's incentives and the organization's strategy.
C)The desired ethical environment.
D)Revenue generation and cost control.
E)A specific non-financial measurement.
A)Fairness.
B)Alignment of manager's incentives and the organization's strategy.
C)The desired ethical environment.
D)Revenue generation and cost control.
E)A specific non-financial measurement.
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8
The balanced scorecard evaluation of the firm is an especially strong financial tool because of its:
A)Use of qualitative measures.
B)Use of quantitative measures.
C)Simplicity in use.
D)Ability to predict change.
E)Use of multiple critical success factors (CSFs).
A)Use of qualitative measures.
B)Use of quantitative measures.
C)Simplicity in use.
D)Ability to predict change.
E)Use of multiple critical success factors (CSFs).
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9
Bases for management bonus compensation often include:
A)Stock price performance.
B)Percentage of salary.
C)Achievement of break-even sales.
D)Percentage of firm-wide net income.
A)Stock price performance.
B)Percentage of salary.
C)Achievement of break-even sales.
D)Percentage of firm-wide net income.
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10
Bonus plans should be tied to variable cost income which is not affected by inventory level changes, rather than the conventional:
A)Tax-based net income.
B)Marginal cost income.
C)Full cost income.
D)Operating income.
A)Tax-based net income.
B)Marginal cost income.
C)Full cost income.
D)Operating income.
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11
Generally, the current and deferred types of bonus payment options currently in use tend to focus the manager's attention on short-term performance measures, most commonly:
A)Division profit.
B)After tax corporate profit.
C)Cash flow.
D)Growth in firm value.
E)Stock price.
A)Division profit.
B)After tax corporate profit.
C)Cash flow.
D)Growth in firm value.
E)Stock price.
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12
The stock option form of bonus payments to managers usually:
A)Motivates well even in extended market downturns.
B)Can lose some motivation because of the delay in reward.
C)Focuses on the short-term.
D)Is not consistent with shareholder interests.
E)Has less risk than other types of bonus payment plans.
A)Motivates well even in extended market downturns.
B)Can lose some motivation because of the delay in reward.
C)Focuses on the short-term.
D)Is not consistent with shareholder interests.
E)Has less risk than other types of bonus payment plans.
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13
Any system of compensation:
A)May encourage unethical behavior.
B)Must be approved by the appropriate regulatory authority.
C)Should be designed by top management.
D)Must be approved by the auditor.
A)May encourage unethical behavior.
B)Must be approved by the appropriate regulatory authority.
C)Should be designed by top management.
D)Must be approved by the auditor.
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14
A bonus usually differs from a salary in terms of:
A)Amount and timing.
B)Base, timing, and financial statement effect.
C)Tax implications.
D)Motivation effects.
E)Base, pool, and payment terms.
A)Amount and timing.
B)Base, timing, and financial statement effect.
C)Tax implications.
D)Motivation effects.
E)Base, pool, and payment terms.
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15
The objectives of management compensation, when compared to the objectives used to develop performance measurement systems, are:
A)More numerous.
B)Less specific.
C)Consistent in their objectives.
D)Significantly broader in scope.
E)More specific.
A)More numerous.
B)Less specific.
C)Consistent in their objectives.
D)Significantly broader in scope.
E)More specific.
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16
The ideal compensation plan would make all company contributions to the plan immediately tax-deductible and all tax consequences for managers:
A)Insignificant.
B)Deferred or avoidable.
C)Limited, but current.
D)Limited, but pre-paid.
A)Insignificant.
B)Deferred or avoidable.
C)Limited, but current.
D)Limited, but pre-paid.
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17
Risk aversion by managers should be recognized when revising compensation plans because:
A)Compensation mix (salary, bonus) can influence a manager's risk aversion.
B)Most companies want risk averse managers.
C)Most companies want risk taking managers.
D)It costs less to pay risk averse managers.
A)Compensation mix (salary, bonus) can influence a manager's risk aversion.
B)Most companies want risk averse managers.
C)Most companies want risk taking managers.
D)It costs less to pay risk averse managers.
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18
Due in part to the failure of many banks in 2008, executive compensation is getting increased oversight by:
A)Audit committees of corporate boards.
B)Top management.
C)Compensation committees of corporate boards.
D)Banking regulators and corporate compensation committees.
E)Banking regulators such as the SEC.
A)Audit committees of corporate boards.
B)Top management.
C)Compensation committees of corporate boards.
D)Banking regulators and corporate compensation committees.
E)Banking regulators such as the SEC.
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19
As a firm's strategy changes to respond to different stages of a product's life cycle, compensation:
A)Can be affected.
B)Is affected, but only to a very limited extent.
C)Should change in response to the new strategy.
D)Should increase.
E)Should decrease.
A)Can be affected.
B)Is affected, but only to a very limited extent.
C)Should change in response to the new strategy.
D)Should increase.
E)Should decrease.
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20
When strategic performance measures or critical success factors are used to determine bonus compensation, the bonus will usually depend either on the amount of improvement in the measure or on:
A)Maintaining the current level.
B)Achieving a predetermined goal.
C)Quality of work completed.
D)Intensity of effort expended.
A)Maintaining the current level.
B)Achieving a predetermined goal.
C)Quality of work completed.
D)Intensity of effort expended.
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21
Since it is based on cash flows, the discounted cash flow (DCF) method of valuation has the added advantage that it is not subject to the bias of different:
A)Discount rates.
B)Internal rates of return.
C)Monetary systems.
D)Accounting policies for determining total assets and net income.
A)Discount rates.
B)Internal rates of return.
C)Monetary systems.
D)Accounting policies for determining total assets and net income.
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22
The price-earnings ratio for firms in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has averaged _____ over the last 50 years.
A)11.
B)16.
C)17.
D)23.
E)30.
A)11.
B)16.
C)17.
D)23.
E)30.
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23
Jackson Supply Company has a 2 to 1 current ratio.This ratio would increase to more than 2 to 1 if the company:
A)Purchased a marketable security for cash.
B)Wrote off an uncollectible receivable.
C)Sold merchandise on account that earned a normal gross margin.
D)Purchased inventory on account.
A)Purchased a marketable security for cash.
B)Wrote off an uncollectible receivable.
C)Sold merchandise on account that earned a normal gross margin.
D)Purchased inventory on account.
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24
Which one of the following computes value based on annual earnings?
A)Discounted cash flow method.
B)Cash flow liquidity method.
C)Multiples-based method.
D)Profitability method.
E)Purchasing power method.
A)Discounted cash flow method.
B)Cash flow liquidity method.
C)Multiples-based method.
D)Profitability method.
E)Purchasing power method.
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25
In service firms, improvement in long term profitability is best measured by all the following except:
A)Staff utilization.
B)Net revenues.
C)Collections of customer accounts.
D)Materials usage.
A)Staff utilization.
B)Net revenues.
C)Collections of customer accounts.
D)Materials usage.
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26
All of the following are listed as common payment options for bonus compensation plans except:
A)Performance shares.
B)Current bonus.
C)Deferred bonus.
D)Preferred bonus.
E)Stock options.
A)Performance shares.
B)Current bonus.
C)Deferred bonus.
D)Preferred bonus.
E)Stock options.
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27
Benefits include all of the following except:
A)Travel.
B)Life insurance.
C)Medical benefits.
D)Membership in a fitness club.
E)Performance shares.
A)Travel.
B)Life insurance.
C)Medical benefits.
D)Membership in a fitness club.
E)Performance shares.
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28
A current bonus can consist of:
A)Cash only.
B)Stock only.
C)Cash and/or stock.
D)Membership in a fitness club.
A)Cash only.
B)Stock only.
C)Cash and/or stock.
D)Membership in a fitness club.
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29
Which one of the following forms of compensation is a based upon the achievement of performance goals for current the period?
A)Perk.
B)Stock option.
C)Performance shares.
D)Bonus.
E)Salary.
A)Perk.
B)Stock option.
C)Performance shares.
D)Bonus.
E)Salary.
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30
Which one of the following items is not a measure of a company's liquidity?
A)Accounts receivable turnover.
B)Return on equity.
C)Quick ratio.
D)Cash flow ratio.
E)Day's sales in inventory.
A)Accounts receivable turnover.
B)Return on equity.
C)Quick ratio.
D)Cash flow ratio.
E)Day's sales in inventory.
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31
The multiplier used in an earnings-based method of valuation of a firm is often estimated from the price-to-earnings ratios of the stocks of comparable:
A)Taxable entities.
B)Industries.
C)Firms.
D)For-profit firms.
E)Publicly-held firms.
A)Taxable entities.
B)Industries.
C)Firms.
D)For-profit firms.
E)Publicly-held firms.
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32
Which one of the following forms of compensation includes special services and benefits for the employee?
A)Perk.
B)Stock option.
C)Performance shares.
D)Bonus.
E)Salary.
A)Perk.
B)Stock option.
C)Performance shares.
D)Bonus.
E)Salary.
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33
Which one of the following develops the value of the firm as the present value of the firm's net free cash flows?
A)Discounted cash flow method.
B)Cash flow liquidity method.
C)Multiples-based method.
D)Profitability method.
E)Purchasing power method.
A)Discounted cash flow method.
B)Cash flow liquidity method.
C)Multiples-based method.
D)Profitability method.
E)Purchasing power method.
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34
A method for determining a bonus based upon the performance of the unit is a(n):
A)Segment-based pool.
B)Unit-based pool.
C)Firm-based pool.
D)Activity-based pool.
E)Function-based pool.
A)Segment-based pool.
B)Unit-based pool.
C)Firm-based pool.
D)Activity-based pool.
E)Function-based pool.
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35
The profit multiplier used by service firms measures:
A)Efficiency.
B)Effectiveness.
C)Net revenue.
D)Collectability.
E)Accountability.
A)Efficiency.
B)Effectiveness.
C)Net revenue.
D)Collectability.
E)Accountability.
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36
A deferred bonus can consist of:
A)Cash only.
B)Stock only.
C)Cash and/or stock.
D)Membership in a fitness club.
A)Cash only.
B)Stock only.
C)Cash and/or stock.
D)Membership in a fitness club.
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37
Household Brands Inc. (HBI) manufactures household goods in the United States. The company made two acquisitions in previous years to diversify their product lines. In 2011, HBI acquired cosmetics and consumer electronics companies. HBI is now, in 2020, comprised of three divisions: cosmetics, household, and consumer electronics. The following information (in thousands of dollars) presents operating revenues, operating income, and invested assets of the company over the last three years:
The current compensation package is an annual bonus award. The senior executives share in the bonus pool. The pool is calculated as 20% of the annual residual income of the company. The residual income is defined as operating income minus a cost of capital charge of 15% of invested assets. Round all calculations to two significant digits.
The total amount of the bonus pool for 2018 is:
A)$145,000.
B)$218,000.
C)$141,000.
D)$174,000.
E)$360,000.
The current compensation package is an annual bonus award. The senior executives share in the bonus pool. The pool is calculated as 20% of the annual residual income of the company. The residual income is defined as operating income minus a cost of capital charge of 15% of invested assets. Round all calculations to two significant digits.
The total amount of the bonus pool for 2018 is:
A)$145,000.
B)$218,000.
C)$141,000.
D)$174,000.
E)$360,000.
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38
Each one of the following is a method for directly measuring the value of a firm's equity except:
A)The discounted cash flow method.
B)Market value.
C)Sales multiple.
D)Earnings-based valuation.
E)Enterprise value.
A)The discounted cash flow method.
B)Market value.
C)Sales multiple.
D)Earnings-based valuation.
E)Enterprise value.
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39
A method for determining a bonus based upon the performance of the firm is a(n):
A)Segment-based pool.
B)Unit-based pool.
C)Firm-based pool.
D)Activity-based pool.
E)Volume-based pool.
A)Segment-based pool.
B)Unit-based pool.
C)Firm-based pool.
D)Activity-based pool.
E)Volume-based pool.
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40
Which one of the following refers to the firm's ability to pay its current operating expenses and maturing debt?
A)Discounted cash flow.
B)Liquidity.
C)Earnings base.
D)Profitability.
E)Purchasing power.
A)Discounted cash flow.
B)Liquidity.
C)Earnings base.
D)Profitability.
E)Purchasing power.
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41
Which of the following is a liquidity ratio?
A)Gross margin ratio.
B)Return on Assets ratio.
C)Quick ratio.
D)Earnings per share.
A)Gross margin ratio.
B)Return on Assets ratio.
C)Quick ratio.
D)Earnings per share.
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42
There is a common concern today that executive compensation in the U.S.is:
A)Not adequately linked to strategic performance measures.
B)Ineffective as a performance incentive.
C)Not properly disclosed to the IRS.
D)Varies too greatly from industry to industry.
A)Not adequately linked to strategic performance measures.
B)Ineffective as a performance incentive.
C)Not properly disclosed to the IRS.
D)Varies too greatly from industry to industry.
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43
Firms typically provide benefits (perks) to employees to enhance motivation.Which of the following would not be an example of a perk?
A)Company car.
B)Country club membership.
C)Stock options.
D)Executive life insurance.
A)Company car.
B)Country club membership.
C)Stock options.
D)Executive life insurance.
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44
Common bases of bonus compensation include:
A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
E)Option E
A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
E)Option E
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45
Household Brands Inc. (HBI) manufactures household goods in the United States. The company made two acquisitions in previous years to diversify their product lines. In 2011, HBI acquired cosmetics and consumer electronics companies. HBI is now, in 2020, comprised of three divisions: cosmetics, household, and consumer electronics. The following information (in thousands of dollars) presents operating revenues, operating income, and invested assets of the company over the last three years:
The current compensation package is an annual bonus award. The senior executives share in the bonus pool. The pool is calculated as 20% of the annual residual income of the company. The residual income is defined as operating income minus a cost of capital charge of 15% of invested assets. Round all calculations to two significant digits.
Return on assets for the cosmetics division in 2018 is:
A)19.00%
B)22.00%
C)23.00%
D)18.00%
The current compensation package is an annual bonus award. The senior executives share in the bonus pool. The pool is calculated as 20% of the annual residual income of the company. The residual income is defined as operating income minus a cost of capital charge of 15% of invested assets. Round all calculations to two significant digits.
Return on assets for the cosmetics division in 2018 is:
A)19.00%
B)22.00%
C)23.00%
D)18.00%
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46
Household Brands Inc. (HBI) manufactures household goods in the United States. The company made two acquisitions in previous years to diversify their product lines. In 2011, HBI acquired cosmetics and consumer electronics companies. HBI is now, in 2020, comprised of three divisions: cosmetics, household, and consumer electronics. The following information (in thousands of dollars) presents operating revenues, operating income, and invested assets of the company over the last three years:
The current compensation package is an annual bonus award. The senior executives share in the bonus pool. The pool is calculated as 20% of the annual residual income of the company. The residual income is defined as operating income minus a cost of capital charge of 15% of invested assets. Round all calculations to two significant digits.
The total amount of the bonus pool for 2020 is:
A)$145,000.
B)$218,000.
C)$141,000.
D)$174,000.
E)$360,000.
The current compensation package is an annual bonus award. The senior executives share in the bonus pool. The pool is calculated as 20% of the annual residual income of the company. The residual income is defined as operating income minus a cost of capital charge of 15% of invested assets. Round all calculations to two significant digits.
The total amount of the bonus pool for 2020 is:
A)$145,000.
B)$218,000.
C)$141,000.
D)$174,000.
E)$360,000.
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47
Methods for directly valuing a firm include:
A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
E)Option E
A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
E)Option E
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48
Household Brands Inc. (HBI) manufactures household goods in the United States. The company made two acquisitions in previous years to diversify their product lines. In 2011, HBI acquired cosmetics and consumer electronics companies. HBI is now, in 2020, comprised of three divisions: cosmetics, household, and consumer electronics. The following information (in thousands of dollars) presents operating revenues, operating income, and invested assets of the company over the last three years:
The current compensation package is an annual bonus award. The senior executives share in the bonus pool. The pool is calculated as 20% of the annual residual income of the company. The residual income is defined as operating income minus a cost of capital charge of 15% of invested assets. Round all calculations to two significant digits.
Asset turnover in the electronics division in 2020 is (rounded):
A)1.82
B)2.02
C).733
D)2.31
The current compensation package is an annual bonus award. The senior executives share in the bonus pool. The pool is calculated as 20% of the annual residual income of the company. The residual income is defined as operating income minus a cost of capital charge of 15% of invested assets. Round all calculations to two significant digits.
Asset turnover in the electronics division in 2020 is (rounded):
A)1.82
B)2.02
C).733
D)2.31
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49
Which of the following would not play a strategic role in management compensation?
A)Ethical issues.
B)Strategic conditions facing the firm.
C)The effect of a change in financial reporting method.
D)The effect of risk aversion on managers' decision making.
A)Ethical issues.
B)Strategic conditions facing the firm.
C)The effect of a change in financial reporting method.
D)The effect of risk aversion on managers' decision making.
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50
EVA is calculated as:
A)EVA Net Income - (Cost of Capital x EVA Invested Capital).
B)Total Net Income - (Cost of Capital x Invested Capital).
C)Gross Income - Cost of Capital.
D)Total Net Income - EVA Net Income.
E)Accounting earnings adjusted for EVA.
A)EVA Net Income - (Cost of Capital x EVA Invested Capital).
B)Total Net Income - (Cost of Capital x Invested Capital).
C)Gross Income - Cost of Capital.
D)Total Net Income - EVA Net Income.
E)Accounting earnings adjusted for EVA.
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51
EVA is the acronym for:
A)Extra Value Assets.
B)Economic Volume Analysis.
C)Efficiency Volume Analysis.
D)Economic Value Added.
A)Extra Value Assets.
B)Economic Volume Analysis.
C)Efficiency Volume Analysis.
D)Economic Value Added.
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52
Which one of the following has been the most common payment option for bonus compensation in recent years?
A)Vacation time.
B)Stock options.
C)Increased benefits.
D)Salary increase.
A)Vacation time.
B)Stock options.
C)Increased benefits.
D)Salary increase.
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53
Household Brands Inc. (HBI) manufactures household goods in the United States. The company made two acquisitions in previous years to diversify their product lines. In 2011, HBI acquired cosmetics and consumer electronics companies. HBI is now, in 2020, comprised of three divisions: cosmetics, household, and consumer electronics. The following information (in thousands of dollars) presents operating revenues, operating income, and invested assets of the company over the last three years:
The current compensation package is an annual bonus award. The senior executives share in the bonus pool. The pool is calculated as 20% of the annual residual income of the company. The residual income is defined as operating income minus a cost of capital charge of 15% of invested assets. Round all calculations to two significant digits.
The total amount of the bonus pool for 2019 is:
A)$145,000.
B)$218,000.
C)$141,000.
D)$174,000.
E)$360,000.
The current compensation package is an annual bonus award. The senior executives share in the bonus pool. The pool is calculated as 20% of the annual residual income of the company. The residual income is defined as operating income minus a cost of capital charge of 15% of invested assets. Round all calculations to two significant digits.
The total amount of the bonus pool for 2019 is:
A)$145,000.
B)$218,000.
C)$141,000.
D)$174,000.
E)$360,000.
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54
The commonly used approaches for business valuation include:
A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
E)Option E
A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
E)Option E
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55
Compensation plans for high-level managers and executives are usually explained in the firm's:
A)Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).
B)Income Statement.
C)Notes to the Financial Statements.
D)Proxy Statement.
A)Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).
B)Income Statement.
C)Notes to the Financial Statements.
D)Proxy Statement.
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56
An increase in the market price of a company's common stock will immediately affect its:
A)Stock return.
B)Debt to equity ratio.
C)Earnings per share.
D)Economic value added.
E)Return on equity.
A)Stock return.
B)Debt to equity ratio.
C)Earnings per share.
D)Economic value added.
E)Return on equity.
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57
Salary is:
A)A fixed payment that includes a bonus.
B)A fixed payment that includes benefits.
C)A benefit that includes a bonus.
D)A fixed payment.
A)A fixed payment that includes a bonus.
B)A fixed payment that includes benefits.
C)A benefit that includes a bonus.
D)A fixed payment.
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58
In service firms, financial results can be measured by all the following except:
A)Staff utilization.
B)The profit multiplier.
C)Collections of accounts.
D)Throughput.
A)Staff utilization.
B)The profit multiplier.
C)Collections of accounts.
D)Throughput.
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59
Which of the following would explain why a manager would elect to defer bonus compensation to future years?
A)Interest rates are expected to decrease.
B)The firm will be issuing an initial public offering in the near future.
C)To show dedication to the company.
D)To avoid or defer taxes.
A)Interest rates are expected to decrease.
B)The firm will be issuing an initial public offering in the near future.
C)To show dedication to the company.
D)To avoid or defer taxes.
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60
Household Brands Inc. (HBI) manufactures household goods in the United States. The company made two acquisitions in previous years to diversify their product lines. In 2011, HBI acquired cosmetics and consumer electronics companies. HBI is now, in 2020, comprised of three divisions: cosmetics, household, and consumer electronics. The following information (in thousands of dollars) presents operating revenues, operating income, and invested assets of the company over the last three years:
The current compensation package is an annual bonus award. The senior executives share in the bonus pool. The pool is calculated as 20% of the annual residual income of the company. The residual income is defined as operating income minus a cost of capital charge of 15% of invested assets. Round all calculations to two significant digits.
Return on sales in the household division in 2019 is (rounded):
A)6.34%
B)7.19%
C)7.88%
D)8.54%
The current compensation package is an annual bonus award. The senior executives share in the bonus pool. The pool is calculated as 20% of the annual residual income of the company. The residual income is defined as operating income minus a cost of capital charge of 15% of invested assets. Round all calculations to two significant digits.
Return on sales in the household division in 2019 is (rounded):
A)6.34%
B)7.19%
C)7.88%
D)8.54%
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61
The King Mattress Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $60,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $30,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $8 and $7 in 2019. The industry average earnings multiple for the mattress industry was 9 in 2019 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 18 and 1.5, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,200,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
The value of the company, calculated using the sales multiple for 2019 is:
A)$1,220,000
B)$1,620,000
C)$2,520,000
D)$8,400,000
E)$7,125,000
The value of the company, calculated using the sales multiple for 2019 is:
A)$1,220,000
B)$1,620,000
C)$2,520,000
D)$8,400,000
E)$7,125,000
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62
The Harrison Bicycle Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $80,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $230,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $14.20 and $12.50 in 2019. Also in 2019, the industry average earnings multiple for the bicycle industry was 8 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 16 and 1.35, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,400,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
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The accounts receivable turnover ratio for 2019 is (rounded):
A)11.2
B)13.5
C)13.7
D)14.9
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The accounts receivable turnover ratio for 2019 is (rounded):
A)11.2
B)13.5
C)13.7
D)14.9
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63
A CFO whose compensation plan may have had the effect of creating an incentive for unethical actions includes:
A)Kenneth Lay
B)Scott Sullivan
C)Bernie Madoff
D)Dennis Kozlowski
A)Kenneth Lay
B)Scott Sullivan
C)Bernie Madoff
D)Dennis Kozlowski
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64
Bonus payment options include all of the following except:
A)Perks.
B)Current bonus.
C)Deferred bonus.
D)Stock options.
E)Performance shares.
A)Perks.
B)Current bonus.
C)Deferred bonus.
D)Stock options.
E)Performance shares.
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65
Performance shares grant stock for achieving certain performance goals:
A)In the following year.
B)In two years or more.
C)In the current period.
D)When stock prices improve.
A)In the following year.
B)In two years or more.
C)In the current period.
D)When stock prices improve.
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66
There is a current tax deduction for the firm for which of the following types of compensation?
A)Qualified stock options.
B)Nonqualified stock options.
C)Deferred bonus.
D)Current bonus.
E)Performance shares.
A)Qualified stock options.
B)Nonqualified stock options.
C)Deferred bonus.
D)Current bonus.
E)Performance shares.
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67
The King Mattress Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $60,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $30,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $8 and $7 in 2019. The industry average earnings multiple for the mattress industry was 9 in 2019 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 18 and 1.5, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,200,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
Return on assets for 2019 is (rounded):
A)9.2%
B)16.4%
C)13.7%
D)19.2%
Return on assets for 2019 is (rounded):
A)9.2%
B)16.4%
C)13.7%
D)19.2%
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68
The King Mattress Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $60,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $30,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $8 and $7 in 2019. The industry average earnings multiple for the mattress industry was 9 in 2019 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 18 and 1.5, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,200,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
The value of the company, calculated using the earnings multiple for 2019 is:
A)$1,220,000
B)$1,620,000
C)$2,520,000
D)$8,335,000
The value of the company, calculated using the earnings multiple for 2019 is:
A)$1,220,000
B)$1,620,000
C)$2,520,000
D)$8,335,000
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69
There is a current tax for the manager when which of the following types of compensation is received?
A)Qualified stock options.
B)Nonqualified stock options.
C)Deferred bonus.
D)Current bonus.
E)Performance shares.
A)Qualified stock options.
B)Nonqualified stock options.
C)Deferred bonus.
D)Current bonus.
E)Performance shares.
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70
The King Mattress Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $60,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $30,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $8 and $7 in 2019. The industry average earnings multiple for the mattress industry was 9 in 2019 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 18 and 1.5, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,200,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
The value of the company, calculated using the free cash flow multiple for 2019 is:
A)$1,220,000
B)$1,620,000
C)$2,520,000
D)$8,400,000
The value of the company, calculated using the free cash flow multiple for 2019 is:
A)$1,220,000
B)$1,620,000
C)$2,520,000
D)$8,400,000
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71
The King Mattress Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $60,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $30,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $8 and $7 in 2019. The industry average earnings multiple for the mattress industry was 9 in 2019 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 18 and 1.5, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,200,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
The gross margin percentage for 2019 is (rounded):
A)11.2%
B)12.7%
C)13.7%
D)14.9%
The gross margin percentage for 2019 is (rounded):
A)11.2%
B)12.7%
C)13.7%
D)14.9%
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72
Which of the following types of compensation does not provide a deduction to the firm for tax purposes?
A)Perks.
B)Qualified stock options.
C)Retirement plans.
D)Current bonus.
E)Performance shares.
A)Perks.
B)Qualified stock options.
C)Retirement plans.
D)Current bonus.
E)Performance shares.
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73
The King Mattress Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $60,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $30,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $8 and $7 in 2019. The industry average earnings multiple for the mattress industry was 9 in 2019 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 18 and 1.5, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,200,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
The market value of the company's equity for 2019 is:
A)$1,220,000
B)$1,620,000
C)$2,520,000
D)$8,400,000
E)$7,125,000
The market value of the company's equity for 2019 is:
A)$1,220,000
B)$1,620,000
C)$2,520,000
D)$8,400,000
E)$7,125,000
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74
The Harrison Bicycle Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $80,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $230,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $14.20 and $12.50 in 2019. Also in 2019, the industry average earnings multiple for the bicycle industry was 8 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 16 and 1.35, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,400,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
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The current ratio for 2019is:
A)1.8
B)2.5
C)3.6
D)4.1
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The current ratio for 2019is:
A)1.8
B)2.5
C)3.6
D)4.1
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75
The King Mattress Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $60,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $30,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $8 and $7 in 2019. The industry average earnings multiple for the mattress industry was 9 in 2019 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 18 and 1.5, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,200,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
The accounts receivable turnover ratio for 2019 is (rounded):
A)11.2
B)12.7
C)13.7
D)14.9
The accounts receivable turnover ratio for 2019 is (rounded):
A)11.2
B)12.7
C)13.7
D)14.9
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76
The King Mattress Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $60,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $30,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $8 and $7 in 2019. The industry average earnings multiple for the mattress industry was 9 in 2019 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 18 and 1.5, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,200,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
The inventory turnover ratio for 2019 is (rounded):
A)11.2
B)12.7
C)13.7
D)14.9
The inventory turnover ratio for 2019 is (rounded):
A)11.2
B)12.7
C)13.7
D)14.9
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77
The King Mattress Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $60,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $30,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $8 and $7 in 2019. The industry average earnings multiple for the mattress industry was 9 in 2019 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 18 and 1.5, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,200,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
Return on equity for 2019 is (rounded):
A)11.6%
B)14.6%
C)15.5%
D)18.9%
Return on equity for 2019 is (rounded):
A)11.6%
B)14.6%
C)15.5%
D)18.9%
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78
The King Mattress Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $60,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $30,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $8 and $7 in 2019. The industry average earnings multiple for the mattress industry was 9 in 2019 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 18 and 1.5, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,200,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
The current ratio for 2019 is:
A)1.8
B)2.0
C)3.9
D)4.7
The current ratio for 2019 is:
A)1.8
B)2.0
C)3.9
D)4.7
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79
Economic value added is calculated from:
A)Average total assets, current liabilities, net income, and the cost of capital.
B)EVA net income and EVA invested capital.
C)Net income, cost of capital, and net assets.
D)Net income and the cost of capital.
E)EVA net income, the cost of capital, and EVA invested capital.
A)Average total assets, current liabilities, net income, and the cost of capital.
B)EVA net income and EVA invested capital.
C)Net income, cost of capital, and net assets.
D)Net income and the cost of capital.
E)EVA net income, the cost of capital, and EVA invested capital.
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80
The Harrison Bicycle Company had the following operating results for 2018-2019. In addition, the company paid dividends in both 2018 and 2019 of $80,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $230,000 per year. The company's stock price in 2018 was $14.20 and $12.50 in 2019. Also in 2019, the industry average earnings multiple for the bicycle industry was 8 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 16 and 1.35, respectively. The company is publicly owned and has 1,400,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2019.
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The inventory turnover ratio for 2019 is (rounded):
A)11.2
B)13.5
C)13.7
D)14.9
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The inventory turnover ratio for 2019 is (rounded):
A)11.2
B)13.5
C)13.7
D)14.9
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