FREE AIFA Corporate Finance & Valuation Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary goal of corporate finance?

Accepted Answer

Maximize shareholder value

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Increase company debt.

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Minimize profits.

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Avoid market competition.

Question 2

Which method is commonly used for company valuation?

Accepted Answer

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

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Accrual basis accounting.

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Historical cost method.

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FIFO method.

Question 3

What is capital structure?

Accepted Answer

Mix of debt and equity financing

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Inventory tracking system.

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Revenue recognition policy.

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Pricing strategy.

Question 4

What does WACC stand for in finance?

Accepted Answer

Weighted Average Cost of Capital

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Wages and Corporate Charges.

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Working Asset Control Chart.

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Wealth and Credit Calculation.

Question 5

What does a high debt-to-equity ratio indicate?

Accepted Answer

Heavy reliance on debt

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Strong liquidity position.

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Efficient operations.

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High earnings stability.

Question 6

What is net present value (NPV) used for?

Accepted Answer

Assess investment profitability

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Estimate depreciation.

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Calculate tax refunds.

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Set interest rates.

Question 7

Which financial statement shows a company’s financial position?

Accepted Answer

Balance sheet

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Income statement.

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Cash flow forecast.

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Audit report.

Question 8

What does ROI measure?

Accepted Answer

Profitability of an investment

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Total operating expenses.

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Risk of default.

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Asset depreciation.

Question 9

What is free cash flow (FCF)?

Accepted Answer

Cash after capital expenditures

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Revenue minus taxes.

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Dividends issued to shareholders.

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Net income before taxes.