Define the term cost of capital. Why is it important
for a firm to know its cost of capital? In computing the cost of
capital, which sources of capital should be included? How do income
taxes affect the cost of capital? Explain the procedure used for
computing the cost of equity and debt.
Importance of Cost of Capital: Why is the cost of capital
important to an organization, and what does it measure?
Meaning of Calculations: How do organizations calculate various
costs, and what do these calculations mean to business?
What is the meaning of the term "cost behavior"?
Why is it important to know "how different costs
behave" in the process of planning, decision-making, and
control?
What is the cost of capital and why is it important to a
business? What are the different capital financing options
available to organizations? What is working capital for short term
business decisions? If interest rates in the market rise, what does
that mean for the cost of capital of a business trying to raise
funds?