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IMANET Exam CMA Topic 2 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for IMANET's CMA exam
Question #: 96
Topic #: 2
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In smaller businesses in which the management of cash is but one of numerous functions performed by the treasurer. Various cost incentives and diversification arguments suggest that surplus cash should be invested in

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Suggested Answer: D

The estimated incremental after-tax operating cash flows for each year of a capital project consist of two components: the after-tax cash inflows from operations and the depreciation tax shield arising from the purchase of new equipment. The first of these for Pauley can be calculated as follows:

Pauley's total after-tax operating cash inflow for each year of the project's life is thus $36,000 ($30,000 + $6,000). Ii the final year of the project, two additional cash flows must be taken into account, the after-tax proceeds from the disposal of the equipment purchased for the project, and the recovery of working capital devoted to the project. These two additional cash flows can be calculated as follows:

Pauley's total after-tax cash inflow for the final year of the project's life is thus $49,000

($36,000 + $13,000).


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Xuan
1 months ago
If I were the treasurer, I'd invest in a nice tropical island. Surplus cash? More like 'surfs up' cash, am I right?
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Caitlin
6 days ago
D) Corporate bonds.
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Pamella
8 days ago
C) Money market mutual funds.
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Isreal
1 months ago
A) Commercial paper.
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Kanisha
2 months ago
I heard the treasurer's job is so boring, they have to juggle cash and bonds just to stay awake. Maybe they should try stand-up comedy instead!
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Bok
2 months ago
Corporate bonds? Really? That's a bit too risky for a small business, don't you think? Stick to the simpler options, my friend.
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Thaddeus
7 days ago
B) Bankers' acceptances.
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Roxane
12 days ago
C) Money market mutual funds.
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Brandon
1 months ago
A) Commercial paper.
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Emerson
2 months ago
Money market mutual funds are the way to go! They're easy to set up and provide a nice balance of safety and returns.
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Silvana
21 days ago
I agree, money market mutual funds are a great option for investing surplus cash.
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Malinda
22 days ago
C) Money market mutual funds.
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Aleshia
2 months ago
A) Commercial paper.
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Clare
2 months ago
Bankers' acceptances are a solid option too, but they might be a bit too complex for a small business treasurer to manage effectively.
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Annamaria
24 days ago
B) Bankers' acceptances might be too complex for a small business treasurer to handle effectively.
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Gianna
1 months ago
C) Money market mutual funds could be a good choice for diversification and ease of management.
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Kenneth
2 months ago
A) Commercial paper sounds like a simple and safe option for small businesses.
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Paola
2 months ago
Commercial paper is a great choice for smaller businesses looking to invest surplus cash. It's low-risk and provides a decent return.
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Shawna
1 months ago
D) Corporate bonds could be a good option for diversifying the investment portfolio.
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Jannette
1 months ago
B) Bankers' acceptances might be a bit riskier, but could offer higher returns.
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Joana
1 months ago
C) Money market mutual funds could also be a good choice for smaller businesses.
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Malcom
2 months ago
A) Commercial paper sounds like a safe option for investing surplus cash.
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Phillip
2 months ago
User 2
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Naomi
2 months ago
User 1
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Queenie
3 months ago
I prefer investing in commercial paper, it's a safer option for surplus cash.
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Effie
3 months ago
I agree with Aliza, money market mutual funds offer a good return and liquidity.
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Aliza
3 months ago
I think surplus cash should be invested in money market mutual funds.
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