A bank has lending arrangements with three companies, including a 40% benchmark for the debt/equity ratio. Bank
Question:
A bank has lending arrangements with three companies, including a 40% benchmark for the debt/equity ratio. Bank borrowing is the only form of debt which the companies have.
Required:
i) As a loan manager, briefly outline how the purpose of each loan would affect debt covenants with customers.
ii) Briefly outline which company is most likely to engage in under-investment
iii) For the company in (ii), explain two ways in which the accounting policy changes may have contributed to earnings management.
iv) For the company in (ii), suggest another specific earnings management strategy that it may use apart from changing accounting policies.
v) Explain whether bonuses based on cash or shares are likely to create more value for shareholders.
vi) Explain whether bonuses based on shares or share options would be preferable for CEOs.
vii) Briefly outline which company is most likely to encounter political costs, providing one example.
Business Analysis Valuation Using Financial Statements
ISBN: 978-1111972301
5th edition
Authors: Paul M. Healy