AICPA Exam CPA-Business Topic 1 Question 81 Discussion

Actual exam question for AICPA's CPA-Business exam

Question #: 81
Topic #: 1

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When evaluating capital budgeting analysis techniques, the payback period emphasizes:

ALiquidity.

BProfitability.

CNet income.

DThe accounting period.

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Suggested Answer: C

Choice 'c' is correct.

Choices 'a', 'b', and 'd' are incorrect, per the above calculation.

by Bobbye at Feb 07, 2024, 01:58 PM

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Johnna

3 months ago

Liquidity is definitely the key here. The payback period is all about how quickly you can get your money back, not how much you'll ultimately make. A is the way to go.

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Tony

2 months ago

Actually, the payback period focuses more on liquidity than profitability.

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Louvenia

2 months ago

B) Profitability.

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Annabelle

2 months ago

I agree, the payback period is all about getting your money back quickly.

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Gabriele

3 months ago

A) Liquidity.

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Janine

3 months ago

The payback period? More like the 'pay-me-back' period, am I right? Gotta love these accounting puns.

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Jerilyn

3 months ago

Hmm, I was thinking the payback period was more about the accounting period, but I guess that's not the right emphasis. Time to brush up on my capital budgeting knowledge!

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Emelda

2 months ago

B) Profitability.

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Jina

2 months ago

A) Liquidity.

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Joanne

2 months ago

B) Profitability.

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Frankie

2 months ago

A) Liquidity.

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Elina

3 months ago

I agree, the payback period is focused on the timing of cash flows, not overall profitability. It's a simple metric, but it doesn't tell the whole story.

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Tenesha

3 months ago

But doesn't payback period focus on how quickly an investment will recoup its initial cost?

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Isabella

3 months ago

The payback period is all about liquidity, not profitability. It's a measure of how quickly the initial investment can be recouped, so A seems like the correct answer.

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