Which of the following is an example of using cash forecasting for liquidity management?
A company issues $5 million of commercial paper at a discount for 60 days. The interest cost is $85,000. The backup line fee for this transaction is $2,000, and the dealer fee is $1,000. What is the annual interest rate?
Company RST is a seasonal retailer who has just completed its holiday season and is temporarily flush with cash. The treasurer has identified approximately $15 million of excess balances and is trying to determine what to do with the surplus cash. Cash forecasts show that the funds will be needed in approximately 30 days to replenish inventory. Which of the following plans should the treasurer implement immediately?
The CFO of a growing company has decided that it would be prudent to insure the company against potential loss from dishonest acts of employees. The treasurer has been given the responsibility of selecting and negotiating the type and amount of protection required. After analyzing the overall risk to the company, the treasurer decides that the greatest exposure to this type of risk is within the cash management function of the company. The MOST appropriate type of protection would be:
TESTED 16 May 2024
