Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

A) Perhaps the most important step when developing forecasted financial statements is to determine the breakdown of common equity between common stock and retained earnings.
B) The first, and perhaps the most critical, step in forecasting financial requirements is to forecast future sales.
C) Forecasted financial statements, as discussed in the text, are used primarily as a part of the managerial compensation program, where management's historical performance is evaluated.
D) The capital intensity ratio gives us an idea of the physical condition of the firm's fixed assets.
E) The AFN equation produces more accurate forecasts than the forecasted financial statement method, especially if fixed assets are lumpy, economies of scale exist, or if excess capacity exists.