In the Event of a Bankruptcy,the Priority of Claims (Highest

question 150

Multiple Choice

In the event of a bankruptcy,the priority of claims (highest to lowest) on the assets of the company is:

• A) secured senior debt,unsecured senior debt,preferred shareholders,common shareholders.
• B) common shareholders,preferred shareholders,unsecured senior debt,secured senior debt.
• C) unsecured senior debt,secured junior debt,preferred shareholders,common shareholders.
• D) unsecured subordinate debt,secured junior debt,preferred shareholders,common shareholders.

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