WGU C214 Pre-Assement Questions & Answers MS

How can a private firm appropriately maximize shareholder value? - ANSWER-By making decisions that keep the control of the business with the owners Why are American regulators focused on international investing in a global marketplace? - ANSWER-Because international investing in a global marketplace is the concern of American investors What is one of the two basic types of financial instruments? - ANSWER-Bonds If a company outsources the manufacturing of its products to a foreign country, what are the likeliest outcomes? - ANSWER-Consumer prices will decrease and Domestic employment will decrease. What is true about the content and structure of a balance sheet? - ANSWER-It reports the assets, liabilities, and equity at a point in time. A company reported an increase in accounts receivable of $5,000 during the recent period. Half of this amount is expected to be collected next period. How will this change in accounts receivable affect the cash flows from the operating activities section? - ANSWER-The change will decrease cash flows from operations by $5,000. Which statement accurately explains the recognition of revenues and expenses under accounting income