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Questions # 281:

What is the correct sequence of the following disbursement float events, from first to last step?

1. Check clears back to drawee bank account.

2. Check is encoded and enters the clearing system.

3. Depositor receives ledger credit.

4. Lockbox bank receives check.

Options:

A.

3, 2, 1, 4


B.

4, 2, 1, 3


C.

4, 2, 3, 1


D.

4, 3, 2, 1


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Questions # 282:

Treasury management systems help cash managers do which of the following?

I. Reduce borrowing expenses

II. Initiate transfers

III. Determine cash position

IV. Obtain account balances

Options:

A.

I and IV


B.

II and III


C.

I, III, and IV


D.

I, II, III, and IV


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Questions # 283:

A high-yield, non-investment-grade security is commonly referred to as which of the following?

Options:

A.

A junk bond


B.

A convertible bond


C.

An industrial revenue bond


D.

An equity warrant


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Questions # 284:

Capital budgeting is defined as the:

Options:

A.

determination of the optimal level of debt versus equity.


B.

process of evaluating alternative investment projects.


C.

provision of sufficient borrowing facilities to meet transaction requirements.


D.

addition of capital to the firm which results in a cash inflow.


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Questions # 285:

A company that has a nationwide workforce may use which of the following methods for disbursing payroll to minimize the number of bank accounts?

I. Payable through draft

II. Multiple drawee checks

III. ACH credit transfers

Options:

A.

I only


B.

II only


C.

I and III only


D.

II and III only


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Questions # 286:

A bank uses all of the following to determine whether a company's balances are sufficient to compensate for services EXCEPT:

Options:

A.

collected balances.


B.

ledger balances.


C.

earnings credit rates.


D.

reserve requirement.


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Questions # 287:

Which of the following are basic security issues to be considered in evaluating a treasury management system?

I. Data recovery

II. Anti-virus protection

III. Database access controls

IV. Data integration

Options:

A.

I and II


B.

III and IV


C.

I, II, and III


D.

I, III, and IV


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Questions # 288:

When a subsidiary borrows money, the parent, sister subsidiary, or other entity is often used in order to:

Options:

A.

diversify the risk of the investment.


B.

guarantee the obligations of the borrower.


C.

increase the return of a security.


D.

prevent a covenant violation.


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Questions # 289:

A major toy retailer operates 65 retail stores throughout the Midwest. Which of the following credit terms is MOST LIKELY to be offered to this company by its suppliers?

Options:

A.

Floor planning


B.

Seasonal dating


C.

Factoring


D.

Letter of credit


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Questions # 290:

The ACH system eliminates float because the:

Options:

A.

transactions are value-dated.


B.

transactions are initiated electronically.


C.

receiving and originating institutions settle simultaneously.


D.

Fed charges back the cost of float.


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Questions # 291:

All of the following statements are true about loan participations EXCEPT:

Options:

A.

more than one lender commits to them.


B.

loan advances and payments are divided among the participants.


C.

loan servicing is provided by the lead institution.


D.

they are traded in the secondary market.


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Questions # 292:

On a statement of cash flow, which of the following items are considered sources of cash?

I. Increase in short-term investments

II. Net income

III. Increase in accounts payable

IV. Decrease in long-term debt

Options:

A.

I and III only


B.

II and III only


C.

II and IV only


D.

I, III, and IV only


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Questions # 293:

To increase the money supply, the Federal Reserve would increase which of the following?

Options:

A.

The reserve requirement


B.

The discount rate


C.

The purchase of open market securities


D.

The federal funds interest rate


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Questions # 294:

Buying a security with the intent of selling it prior to its maturity date to increase the return is an example of:

Options:

A.

active investment strategy.


B.

matching investment strategy.


C.

an interest rate future.


D.

a diversification program.


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Questions # 295:

The time between when the payor mails the check and the payee receives available funds is known as:

Options:

A.

mail float.


B.

processing float.


C.

availability float.


D.

collection float.


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Questions # 296:

On the basis of the data above,

Question # 296

what is the forecast for Thursday's cash receipts, under the exponential smoothing method?

Options:

A.

$110


B.

$120


C.

$122


D.

$130


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Questions # 297:

U.S. dollar-denominated instruments issued by foreign banks through their domestic branches are known as:

Options:

A.

banker's acceptances.


B.

Eurocommercial paper.


C.

Eurodollar CDs.


D.

Yankee CDs.


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Questions # 298:

Representations and warranties in a loan agreement refer to which of the following?

Options:

A.

The financial condition of the borrower during the term of the loan


B.

Violations of loan covenants and material adverse changes


C.

Conditions at the time the agreement is executed


D.

Limitations that restrict the borrower's activities to protect the lender


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Questions # 299:

A company uses a dividend capture strategy to:

Options:

A.

reduce interest expense.


B.

improve yield.


C.

liquidate investments.


D.

reduce default risk.


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Questions # 300:

A retail lockbox system is characterized by which of the following?

I. An emphasis on processing cost

II. Detailed information on discounts taken

III. Small-dollar amounts per invoice

IV. Multiple invoices per payment

Options:

A.

I and II only


B.

I and III only


C.

I, II, and III only


D.

II, III, and IV only


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