You are the chief financial officer (CFO) of Gaga Enterprises, an edgy fashion design firm. Your firm needs $17 million to expand production. How do you think the process of raising this money will vary if you raise it with the help of a financial institution versus raising it directly in the financial markets? The process of raising the money will vary if you raise it with the help of a financial institution versus raising it directly in the financial markets by:(Select all the answers that apply.)

A. Raising the money directly in the financial markets will allow the Gaga Enterprises CFO to avoid the investment bank's commissions and thus raise more money at a lower cost per dollar raised.

B. Investment banking institutions are able to use the expertise developed through the acquisition of funds for many firms to reduce the effort and cost of acquiring funds for any single business.

C. Financial institutions, such as investment banks, provide expertise in the acquisition of funds.

D. The investment banking institution will allow the Gaga Enterprises CFO to raise more money at a lower cost per dollar raised.

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