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Budgeting and Cash Flow Analysis in Managerial Accounting Quiz

#1

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cash budget?

It estimates future cash inflows and outflows.
Explanation

A cash budget forecasts future cash movements.

#2

What is the primary purpose of preparing a budget?

To forecast future financial performance
Explanation

Budgets project future financial outcomes.

#3

What is the primary objective of cash flow analysis in managerial accounting?

To assess the liquidity position of the business
Explanation

Cash flow analysis evaluates liquidity.

#4

Which of the following budgets focuses on planned expenditures for acquiring long-term assets?

Capital expenditure budget
Explanation

Budget for long-term asset purchases.

#5

What is the purpose of a cash budget in managerial accounting?

To forecast future cash inflows and outflows
Explanation

Forecasts future cash movements.

#6

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a cash flow statement?

Accounts receivable
Explanation

Accounts receivable aren't part of cash flow.

#7

What is the formula to calculate cash flow from operations?

(Net income + Non-cash expenses) - Changes in working capital
Explanation

Cash flow from operations formula.

#8

What does a flexible budget do that a static budget does not?

It adjusts budgeted amounts based on actual activity levels.
Explanation

Flexibility based on actual activities.

#9

What is the formula for calculating the payback period of an investment?

Initial investment / Net cash flow
Explanation

Payback period calculation formula.

#10

What does the cash ratio measure?

The ability of a company to pay its current liabilities with its most liquid assets
Explanation

Measures liquidity against current liabilities.

#11

In a budgeted income statement, which of the following is subtracted from sales revenue to calculate gross profit?

Cost of goods sold
Explanation

Gross profit calculation in budgeted income.

#12

What does the cash conversion cycle measure?

The time it takes to pay suppliers and collect accounts receivable
Explanation

Measures supplier payment and receivables collection time.

#13

What is the formula to calculate free cash flow?

Operating cash flow - Capital expenditures
Explanation

Free cash flow calculation formula.

#14

Which of the following is included in the cash flow from operating activities section of a cash flow statement?

Cash collected from customers.
Explanation

Customer cash collection is part of operating activities.

#15

What is the formula to calculate operating cash flow?

(Net income + Non-cash expenses) - Changes in working capital
Explanation

Operating cash flow formula.

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