ICSAN Financial Strategy Practice Questions - ICSAN Professional Programme II - Financial Management and Strategy Exam - ICSAN Financial Strategy Practice Questions - ICSAN Professional Programme II

Question 1

Why is shareholder wealth maximization generally preferred over profit maximization as the primary goal of a corporate firm?

It focuses on short-term quarterly earnings and accounting performance. It considers the timing of cash flows, the time value of money, and risk. It completely eliminates the agency problem between managers and owners. It maximizes the book value of assets on the balance sheet.

Correct Answer:

It considers the timing of cash flows, the time value of money, and risk.

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the 'agency problem' in financial management?

A firm faces cash flow difficulties due to a macroeconomic downturn in Nigeria. Corporate managers prioritize short-term executive bonuses over long-term strategic projects. Debt holders require restrictive covenants to limit the firm's future dividend payments. A disagreement arises between two major equity shareholders over board representation.

Correct Answer:

Corporate managers prioritize short-term executive bonuses over long-term strategic projects.

Question 3

Which of the following is classified as a direct monitoring agency cost incurred by shareholders?

The cost of conducting an annual external audit of the financial statements. The loss of profit due to managers rejecting a high-risk but positive NPV project. The salary paid to the company's internal operational staff. The premium paid for purchasing liability insurance for directors.

Correct Answer:

The cost of conducting an annual external audit of the financial statements.

Question 4

Under the Nigerian Code of Corporate Governance (NCCG) 2018, which of the following is recommended to ensure independent board oversight?

The positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer should be held by the same individual. The board should consist of a majority of Executive Directors. The board should have a majority of Non-Executive Directors, with a mix of Independent Non-Executive Directors. Independent Non-Executive Directors must own at least 10% of the company's equity.

Correct Answer:

The board should have a majority of Non-Executive Directors, with a mix of Independent Non-Executive Directors.

Question 5

How do executive share option schemes (ESOPs) attempt to resolve the agency problem?

By guaranteeing executives a fixed payout regardless of company performance. By alignment of executive remuneration with long-term share price performance. By legally restricting executives from selling shares during their employment. By transferring voting control of the company directly to the management team.

Correct Answer:

By alignment of executive remuneration with long-term share price performance.

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