question 1

What is the primary goal of financial management?

Select one:

a. To maximize the value of the companys common shares

b. To maximize the companys cash flow

c. To minimize the risk of the company

d. To increase the companys earnings

e. To maximize the companys sales

question 2

An increase in leverage does which of the following?

Select one:

a. increases risk and returns

b. decreases risk and increases returns

c. decreases risk and returns

d. increases risk and decrease returns