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Question 1: The first step in creating the pro forma income statement is to:
- create a sales forecast.
- determine a reasonable salary and return on investment in the company.
- find published figures on the specific type of business in order to forecast sales.
- figure out operating costs and make a realistic sales estimate.
Question 2
________ ratios help a business owner evaluate the company's performance and indicate how effectively the business employs its resources.
- Liquidity
- Leverage
- Operating
- Profitability
Question 3
The ________ ratio is a conservative measure of a firm's liquidity and shows the extent to which a firm's most liquid assets cover its current liabilities.
- current
- quick
- turnover
- net profit
Question 4
Depreciation is:
- the difference between the total sources available to the owner and the total uses of those assets.
- listed as a source of funds because it is a noncash expense, deducted as a cost of doing business.
- the owner's total investment at the company's inception plus retained earnings.
- creditors' total claims against the firm's assets.
Question 5
________ are those items of value the business owns; ________ are those things the business owes.
- Assets; liabilities
- Liabilities; assets
- Ratios; equities
- Equities; liabilities
Question 6
Once a credit account becomes past due, a small business owner should:
- wait patiently; the customer will most likely pay the bill sooner or later.
- turn the account over to a collection agency the day it becomes past due.
- contact the customer immediately, ask for full payment, and set a deadline.
- call the "deadbeat" in the middle of the night and make harassing and threatening remarks until he pays.
Question 7
- Small businesses selling on credit find that:
- it is relatively inexpensive and simple.
- it is expensive and requires a great deal of effort.
- it is essentially borrowing money from the customer.
- many can get by without selling on credit because their business customers don't expect to use credit.
Question 8
Bill and Henry are discussing the volume of cash that has been coming into and going out of their business during the accounting period. They are discussing:
- profit.
- net income.
- accounts receivable and payable.
- cash flow.
Question 9
When creating the cash budget, keep in mind that:
- it should be a monthly plan, projected out for 3 years.
- the more variable the sales pattern, the shorter the planning horizon should be.
- it should be quarterly estimates for a period of 1 year.
- is a verbal or mental "document" in order to permit maximum flexibility.
Question 10
Marking down inventory items that don't sell will result in:
- keeping the inventory lean.
- reduction in inventory turn over ratio.
- paying expenses on time.
- All of the above
Question 11
Tien is looking for capital to purchase new buildings and equipment for her small manufacturing company. Tien is looking for ________ capital.
- working
- fixed
- growth
- asset-based
Question 12
When looking for an angel, the key is:
- networking.
- using the SBA as a contact point.
- searching the web.
- using business incubators' computer matching services.
Question 13
The most common source of equity funds used to start a small business is:
- private investors or "angels."
- loans from commercial banks.
- the entrepreneur's pool of personal savings.
- public stock issues.