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Ma. Danielle Kyle de Jesus
on Nov 07, 2024
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Ignoring financial distress costs, borrowing money decreases the value of the firm by increasing the firm's tax liability.
Financial Distress Costs
Expenses incurred by a company when it faces financial difficulties, including bankruptcy costs and the cost of lost opportunities.
Tax Liability
The total amount of tax that an individual, corporation, or other entity is legally obligated to pay to an authority as the result of the occurrence of a taxable event.
- Comprehend the effects that fiscal obligations and insolvency claims have on the cash operations and capital formation strategies of a business.
- Learn the core concepts underlying Modigliani and Miller's proposals regarding the structure of capital, taxation, and capital expenditure.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the effects that fiscal obligations and insolvency claims have on the cash operations and capital formation strategies of a business.
- Learn the core concepts underlying Modigliani and Miller's proposals regarding the structure of capital, taxation, and capital expenditure.