Class 12 Finance notes and question bank — NEB Exam

Finance

Class 12 - 10 Chapters

Sub. code 4181

NEB — GRADE XII

Set E

Model Question

Class 12 Finance Model Question Set E

The candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

समय (Time) : 3 Hoursपूर्णाङ्क (Full Marks) : 75

Pass Marks : 32

सबै प्रश्नको उत्तर दिनुहोस् । (Attempt All Questions)

This model question paper is for Class 12 Finance, Set E (subject code 4181), carrying full marks of 75 with a pass mark of 32, to be completed within 3 Hours. Model answers are available for questions that have one — reveal them with a free account (a few reveals) or a paid plan (unlimited).

Group A

Very short answer question

11 marks[11x1=11]
1.
[1]

Define financial management.

2.
[1]

Which financial statement presents assets, liabilities and equity?

3.
[1]

What is meant by profitability ratio?

4.
[1]

Mention any two examples of long-term sources of debt financing.

5.
[1]

Define financial risk.

6.
[1]

What is a zero-coupon bond?

7.
[1]

State any two methods of evaluating capital investment proposals.

8.
[1]

What is meant by permanent working capital?

9.
[1]

Define stock dividend.

10.
[1]

A company has total debt of Rs. 9,00,000. If 60% of the total debt is financed through long-term debt, calculate its short-term debt.

11.
[1]

If US$ 1 = Rs. 140, calculate the amount of US dollars equivalent to Rs. 4,80,000.

Group B

Short answer questions

40 marks[8x5=40]
12.
[5]

Explain any five important functions of a financial manager in a business organization.

13.
[5]

What are financial statements? Explain the major components of financial statements and their significance.

14.
[5]

Classify the sources of business finance on the basis of time period and ownership. Explain each classification with suitable examples.

15.
[5]

Explain any five factors that influence the capital structure decision of a business organization.

16.
[5]

Explain any five important factors that should be considered while evaluating long-term investment proposals.

17.
[5]

A trading company has an inventory turnover ratio of 8 times per year. Its average collection period is 35 days and payable deferral period is 25 days. Assume 360 days in a year.

Calculate:

a. Inventory conversion period.

b. Operating cycle.

c. Cash conversion cycle.

18.
[5]

Explain any five factors affecting the dividend policy of a company.

19.
[5]

Differentiate between domestic financial management and multinational financial management on any five bases.

Or
19.
[5]

The exchange rate between Euro and US Dollar is €1 = US 1 = Rs. 139.

Calculate the cross exchange rate between Euro and Nepalese Rupees.

Group C

Long answer question

24 marks[3x8=24]
20.
[8]

The following information is extracted from the financial statements of Himalayan Trading Company Ltd.:

Particulars

Amount (Rs.)

Cash

60,000

Bank balance

40,000

Debtors

1,00,000

Closing inventory

1,00,000

Machinery and building

4,00,000

Creditors

80,000

Bank overdraft

20,000

Long-term loan

1,50,000

Share capital

3,00,000

Retained earnings

1,50,000

Additional information:

  • Opening inventory = Rs. 80,000

  • Cost of goods sold = Rs. 6,00,000

  • Net sales = Rs. 9,00,000

  • Net profit = Rs. 90,000

Required: Calculate the following financial ratios:

a. Current ratio.

b. Quick ratio.

c. Debt-equity ratio.

d. Inventory turnover ratio.

e. Total assets turnover ratio.

f. Gross profit margin.

g. Net profit margin.

h. Return on total assets.

21.
[8]

a. A company has issued a bond with a face value of Rs. 1,000 carrying an annual coupon rate of 8%. The bond will mature after 3 years. If the required rate of return is 10%, calculate the present value of the bond.

b. A company has just paid a dividend of Rs. 12 per share. The expected annual growth rate of dividend is 5%, and shareholders require a rate of return of 11%.

Calculate the current market value of the common stock.

Or
21.
[8]

Explain the meaning of common stock and discuss any six important features of common stock.

22.
[3+3+2]

The following information regarding two alternative investment proposals is available:

Year

Cash Flow

Project A (Rs.)

Project B (Rs.)

0

Initial Investment (NCO)

(4,00,000)

(4,00,000)

1

CFAT

1,50,000

1,00,000

2

CFAT

1,60,000

1,40,000

3

CFAT

1,80,000

1,80,000

4

CFAT

1,70,000

2,20,000

Additional information:

- Required rate of return = 10%

Required:

a. Calculate the Net Present Value (NPV) of Project A.

b. Calculate the Net Present Value (NPV) of Project B.

c. Which project should the company select? Give reasons.

Finance — Model Question Set ENEB Exam

Paper Overview & Analysis

Set E

Year

Model Question

Type

75

Full Marks

32

Pass Marks

3 Hours

Duration

22

Question Items

Question Type Breakdown

Very Short Answer11
Short Answer8
Long Answer3

Group Breakdown

Group A11 questions · 11 marks
Group B8 questions · 40 marks
Group C3 questions · 24 marks