A Firm's Cost of Debt Often Differs from the Yield

question 83

Multiple Choice

A firm's cost of debt often differs from the yield reported on its bonds because

• A) the firm's cost of debt is unknown when the bonds are first sold.
• B) the underwriting costs for new bond issues are not tax deductible, raising the cost of debt relative to bond yields.
• C) the cost of debt changes infrequently since bond rating agencies do not change their recommendations often.
• D) the interest paid on corporate bonds is tax deductible.
• E) speculators can drive the cost of debt down so that bond yields exceed it.

Analyze the responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants under various agreements.

Distinguish between personal and real property, including the treatment of fixtures.

Understand the legal mechanisms for resolving disputes over property boundaries and ownership interests.

Recognize the impact of community property laws on property ownership and rights.

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