What is the primary objective of financial management? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the primary objective of financial management?
A. Maximizing sales
B. Maximizing shareholder wealth
C. Maximizing market share
D. Maximizing profits
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The primary objective of financial management is to maximize the wealth of shareholders, reflected in the market price of shares.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
'Consolidated Financial Statements' are prepared as per:
A. AS 18
B. AS 22
C. AS 17
D. AS 21

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
AS 21 deals with consolidation procedures.

Question #2
S1: Depreciation is charged on all fixed assets except land. S2: Depreciation is charged on land if it is a freehold land. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Both S1 and S2
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S2 only
D. S1 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Depreciation is charged on all depreciable fixed assets. Land (specifically freehold land) has an unlimited useful life and is not depreciated. Leasehold land is depreciated over the lease term. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

Question #3
A firm sells goods at cost + 25%. What is the ratio of gross profit on sales?
A. 20%
B. 33.33%
C. 25%
D. 15%

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
If Cost is 100, Profit is 25, Sales is 125. Profit on Sales = (25/125) * 100 = 20%.