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Question: What is the primary goal of financial management in a corporation?
A) Maximizing revenue
B) Minimizing costs
C) Maximizing shareholder wealth
D) Achieving social responsibility
Question: What is the formula for calculating the Net Present Value (NPV) of a project?
A) NPV = Initial Investment / Discount Rate
B) NPV = Future Cash Flows - Initial Investment
C) NPV = Discount Rate / Future Cash Flows
D) NPV = Initial Investment * Discount Rate
Question: Which financial statement represents a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific
point in time?
A) Income Statement
B) Cash Flow Statement
C) Balance Sheet
D) Statement of Retained Earnings
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