FREE OMST Financial Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary goal of financial management in a business?

Accepted Answer

Maximizing shareholder wealth

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Maximizing sales

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Minimizing costs

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Ensuring employee satisfaction

Question 2

What does a company's balance sheet primarily represent?

Accepted Answer

The company's financial position at a specific point in time

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A summary of revenue and expenses

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The company's cash flow for a specific period

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A forecast of future financial performance

Question 3

Which financial statement shows a company's profitability over a period of time?

Accepted Answer

Income Statement

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Balance Sheet

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Cash Flow Statement

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Statement of Retained Earnings

Question 4

What is the purpose of a cash flow statement?

Accepted Answer

To show how changes in the balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents

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To show the profit or loss of a company

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To forecast future financial performance

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To list the company's liabilities

Question 5

Which ratio is used to measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets?

Accepted Answer

Current Ratio

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Debt-to-Equity Ratio

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Return on Assets

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Price-to-Earnings Ratio