MCQ'S OF FINAN FINANCI CIAL AL MANAGEMENT 1. Q.1 In the Balance sheet of a firm,the debt equity ratio is 2:1.The amount of long term sources is Rs.12 lac.What is the amount of tangible net worth of the firm? Mark Mar k only one oval.
A. Rs.12 lac. B. Rs.8 lac. C. Rs.4 lac. D. Rs.2 lac.
2. Q.2 Debt Equity Ratio is 3:1,the amount of total assets Rs.20 lac,current ratio is 1.5:1 and owned funds Rs.3 lac.What is the amount of current asset? Mark Mar k only one oval.
A. Rs.5 lac. B. Rs.3 lac. C. Rs.12 lac. D. None of the above
3. Q.3 Banks generally prefer Debt Equity Ratio at : Mark Mar k only one oval.
A. 1 : 1 B. 1 : 3 C. 2 : 1 D. 3 : 1
4. Q.4 If a company issues bonus shares the debt equity ratio will... Mark Mar k only one oval.
A. Remain unaffected B. Will improve C. Both A & B D. None of the above
5. Q.5 An asset is a____ Mark only one oval.
A. Source of fund B. Use of fund C. Inflow of funds D. None of the above
6. Q.6 In the balance sheet amount of total assets is Rs.10 lac, current liabilities Rs.5 lac & capital & reserves are Rs.2 lac .What is the debt equity ratio? Mark only one oval.
A. 1 : 1 B. 1.5 : 1 C. 2 : 1 D. None of the above
7. Q.7 In last year the current ratio was 3:1 and quick ratio was 2:1.Presently current ratio is 3:1 but quick ratio is 1:1.This indicates comparably Mark only one oval.
A. High liquidity B. Low liquidity C. Higher stock D. Lower Stock
8. Q.8 The degree of solvency of two firms can be compared by measuring Mark only one oval.
A. Net worth B. Tangible net worth C. Assets coverage ratio D. Solvency ratio
9. Q.9 Current ra tio is 4:1.Net Working Capital is Rs.30,000.Find the a mount of curre nt Assets. Mark only one oval.
A. Rs. 10,000/ B. Rs. 30,000/ C. Rs. 40,000/ D. Rs. 24,000/-
10. Q.10 Quick assets do not include Mark only one oval.
A. Govt. bonds B. Book debts C. Advance for supply of raw materials D. Inventories
11. Q.11 Stock is not included in the current assets when calculating the acid test ratio because: Mark only one oval.
A. Stock is not a liquid asset B. It makes comparison easier as only two current liabilities are included in the acid test ratio C. Only debtors can be included, as they will be converted into cash shortly D. Banks only recognise cash and debtors as liquid assets
12. Q.12 If a firm sold stock on credit then which of the following would be the result? Mark only one oval.
A. Acid test ratio increases B. Current ratio increases C. Current ratio decreases D. Acid test ratio decreases
13. Q.13 A firm experiencing difficulties due to rapid growth in sales is known as one which is: Mark only one oval.
A. Solvent B. Overtrading C. Insolvent D. Bankrupt
14. Q.14 Comparison of the market price of the share with the earnings per share gives us which ratio? Mark only one oval.
A. Interest coverage B. Dividend yield C. Dividend coverage D. Price / Earnings ratio
15. Q.15 If we wa nt to ex amine the efficiency of a firm, which of the following ratios would be helpful? Mark only one oval.
A. Stock turnover B. Dividend coverage C. Current ratio D. Gearing
16. Q.16 Which of the following does not explain why debtors are more liquid than stock? Mark only one oval.
A. Most firms give long credit periods B. Most debtors do pay what they owe C. Availability of debt factors D. Legal right to money owed by debtors
17. Q.17 The proportion of sales that is accounted for by total costs can be ascertained by which ratio? Mark only one oval.
A. Stock turnover B. Return on capital employed C. Net profit percentage D. Gross profit percentage
18. Q.18 If a firm repays loans with cash then what will be the effect on ratios? Mark only one oval.
A. Stock turnover increases B. Gearing increases C. Current ratio increases D. Acid test ratio decreases
19. Q.19 Creditors would not be interested in which group of ratios? Mark only one oval.
A. Shareholder B. Shareholder C. Solvency D. Profitability
20. Q.20 Which item w ould not be included in the calculation of the Price/Earnings ratio? Mark only one oval.
A. Number of ordinary shares outstanding B. Number of ordinary shares outstanding C. Total dividends distributed D. Market price of share
21. Q.21 Why is profit after interest and tax used for shareholder ratio calculations? Mark only one oval.
A. It is prudent to do so B. This measure of profit shows what is available to the shareholder C. Compliance with company law D. Historical precedence
22. Q.22 Which of the following is not a category of ratios? Mark only one oval.
A. Profitability B. Solvency C. Management D. Efficiency
23. Q.23 How can supermarkets generate high profit levels with low profit margins? Mark only one oval.
A. How can supermarkets generate high profit levels with low profit margins? B. High liquidity C. Low dividends D. Low gearing
24. Q.24 Profitability may be more important than solvency when: Mark only one oval.
A. The firm has recently begun trading B. During period of economic downturn C. When the firm has few options for short-term finance D. Shareholders pressure for higher returns
25. Q.25 Which of the following is not an efficiency ratio? Mark only one oval.
A. Interest coverage B. Asset turnover C. Stock turnoner D. Debtors days
26. Q.26 Which of the following statements is incorrect? Mark only one oval.
A. Liabilities + Assets = Capital B. Assets - Liabilities = Capital C. Liabilities + Capital = Assets D. Assets - Capital = Liabilities
27. Q.27 Accounting Ratios are important tools used by Mark only one oval.
A. Managers B. Researchers C. Investors D. All of the above
28. Q.28 Working Capital Turnover measures the relationship of Working Capital with: Mark only one oval.
A. Fixed Assets B. Sales C. Stock D. Purchases
29. Q.29 In Net Profit Ratio, the denominator is: Mark only one oval.
A. Net Purchases B. Net Sales C. Net Credit Sales D. Cost of Goods Sold
30. Q.30 In Current Ratio, Current Assets are compared with: Mark only one oval.
A. Current Liabilities B. Current Profit C. Fixed Aseets D. Equity Share Capital
31. Q.31 Which of the following does not help to increase Current Ratio? Mark only one oval.
A. Issue of Debentures to buy Stock B. Issue of Debentures to pay Creditors C. Sale of Investment to pay Creditors D. Avail Bank Overdraft to buy Machine
32. Q.32 Debt to Total Assets Ratio can be improved by: Mark only one oval.
A Borrowing More B. Issue of Debentures C. Issue of Equity Shares D. Redemption of Debt
33. Q.33 Ratio of Net Income to Number of Equity Shares known as: Mark only one oval.
A. Price Earnings Ratio B. Net Profit Ratio C. Earnings Per Share D. Dividend per Share
34. Q.34 A Current Ratio of Less than One means: Mark only one oval.
A. Current Liabilities < Current Assets B. Fixed Assets > Current Assets C. Current Ass ets < Current Liabilities D. Share Capital > Current Assets
35. Q.35 A firm has Capital of Rs. 10,00,000; Sales of Rs. 5,00,000; Gross Profit of Rs. 2,00,000 and Expenses of Rs. 1,00,000. What is the Net Profit Ratio? Mark only one oval.
A. 20% B. 50% C. 10% D. 40%
36. Q.36 . XYZ Ltd. has earned 8% Return on Total Assests of Rs. 50,00,000 and has a Net Profit Ratio of 5%. Find out the Sales of the firm. Mark only one oval.
A. Rs .4,00,000/ B. Rs.2,50,000/ C. Rs. 80,00,000/ D. Rs. 83,33,333/-
37. Q.37 Suppliers and Creditors of a firm are interested in: Mark only one oval.
A. Profitability Position B. Liquidity Position C. Market Share Position D. Debt Position
38. Q.38 Which of the following is a measure of Debt Service capacity of a firm? Mark only one oval.
A. Current Ratio B. Acid Test Ratio C. Interest Coverage Ratio D. Debtors Turnover
39. Q.39 Gross Profit Ratio for a firm remains same but the Net Profit Ratio is decreasing. The reason for such behavior could be: Mark only one oval.
A. Increase in Costs of Goods Sold B. If Increase in Expense C. Increase in Dividend D. Decrease in Sales
40. Q.40 Which of the following statements is correct? Mark only one oval.
A. A Higher Receivable Turnover is not desirable B. Interest Coverage Ratio depends upon Tax Rate C. Increase in Net Profit Ratio means increase in Sales D. Lower Debt-Equity Ratio means lower Financial Risk
41. Q.41 Return on Assets and Return on Investment Ratios belong to: Mark only one oval.
A. Liquidity Ratios B. Profitability Ratios C. Solvency Ratios D. Turnover
42. Q.42 XYZ Ltd. has a Debt Equity Ratio of 1.5 as compared to 1.3 Industry average. It means that the firm has: Mark only one oval.
A. Higher Liquidity B. Higher Financial Risk C. Higher Profitability D. Higher Capital Employed
43. Q.43 Ratio Analysis can be used to study liquidity, turnover, profitability, etc. of a firm. What does Debt-Equity Ratio help to study? Mark only one oval.
A. Solvency B. Liquidity C. Profitability D. Turnover
44. Q.44 In Inventory Turnover calculation, what is taken in the numerator? Mark only one oval.
A. Sales B. Cost of Goods Sold C. Opening Stock D. Closing Stock
45. Q.45 Which of the following is not a current asset Mark only one oval.
A. Cash in hand B. Cash at Bank C. Debtors D. Creditors
46. Q.46 Insufficient working capital results in Mark only one oval.
A. Block of cash B. Loosing interests C. Lack of production D. Lack of smooth flow of production
47. Q.47 Excess working capital re sults in Mark only one oval.
A. Block of cash B. Loosing interests C. Lack of production D. Lack of smooth flow of production
48. Q.48 Adequate working capital means Mark only one oval.
A. Sufficient funds B. Insufficient funds C. Lack of funds D. All of the above
49. Q.49 An example of current asset Mark only one oval.
A. Cash B. Debtors C. Marketable securities D. All of the above
50. Q.50 An ex ample of current liability Mark only one oval.
A. Creditors B. Outstanding Expenses C. Provision for depreciation D. All of the above
51. Q.51 The asset which can be converted into cash when ever required with out loosing its value is Mark only one oval.
A. Current Asset B. Fixed Asset C. Current Liability D. Variable Asset
52. Q.52 The liability which should be pai d within a period of one yea r is known as Mark only one oval.
A. Current Asset B. Current Liability C. Fixed Asset D. Variable Asset
53. Q.53 The investment in total current assets is known as Mark only one oval.
A. Gross Working Capital B. Net Working Capital C. Permanent Working Capital D. Temporary Working Capital
54. Q.54 The excess of current assets over current liabilities is known as: Mark only one oval.
A. Gross Working Capital B. Net Working Capital C. Permanent Working Capital D. Temporary Working Capital
55. Q.55 Stock is not included in the current assets when calculating the acid test ratio because: Mark only one oval.
A. It makes comparison easier as only two current liabilities are included in the acid test ratio B. Stock is not a liquid asset C. Banks only recognise cash and debtors as liquid assets D. Only debtors can be included, as they will be converted into cash shortly
56. Q.56 If a firm sold stock on credit then which of the following would be the result? Mark only one oval.
A. Current ratio increases B. Acid test ratio decreases C. Acid test ratio increases D. Current ratio decreases
57. Q.57 Comparison of the market price of the share with the earnings per share gives us which ratio? Mark only one oval.
A. Dividend Payout Ratio B. Price / Earning Ratio C. Dividend Yield D. Interest Coverage
58. Q.58 If we wa nt to ex amine the efficiency of a firm, which of the following ratios would be helpful? Mark only one oval.
A. Capital Gearing Ratio B. Current Ratio C. Earnings Per Share D. Stock Turnover Ratio
59. Q.59 Which of the following does not explain why debtors are more liquid than stock? Mark only one oval.
A. Most debtors do pay what they owe B. A. Most debtors do pay what they owe C. Availability of debt factors D. Most firms give long credit periods
60. Q.60 The proportion of sales that is accounted for by total costs can be ascertained by which ratio? Mark only one oval.
A. Net Profit Ratio B. Gross Profit Ratio C. Stock Turnover Ratio D. Return on Capital Employed
61. Q.61 Creditors would not be interested in which group of ratios? Mark only one oval.
A. Profitability B. Solvency C. Shareholder D. Capital Structure
62. Q.62 An acid test ratio w hich is negative w ould mea n: Mark only one oval.
A. Current liabilities are larger than current assets B. Stock levels are very high C. A mistake has been made in the calculation D. The firm may be insolvent
63. Q.63 An explanation of why the current ratio should not be too high would not include: Mark only one oval.
A. Higher quantities debtors increases the chances of bad debts B. Stocks increase storage costs C. Many banks now pay high interest on instant access accounts D. Cash pays low returns
64. Q.64 The money a business spent to turn inventory into finished products is known as : Mark only one oval.
A. Non-operating Expenses B. Operating Expenses C. Capital Expenses D. None of these
65. Q.65 Gross Profit minus operating expenses and taxes Mark only one oval.
A. Net Income B. Revenue C. Income D. Multiple Step
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