Experience Shows That When Times Interest Earned Falls Below 1

question 153

True/False

Experience shows that when times interest earned falls below 1.5 to 2.0 and remains at that level or lower for several time periods, the default rate on liabilities increases sharply.

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Definitions:

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that are due to be paid within one year or within the business's operating cycle.

Current Assets

Short-term resources that are expected to be converted into cash or used up within one year or within the operating cycle, whichever is longer.

End-Of-Period Processing

The procedures undertaken at the close of a financial reporting period to prepare accounts for financial reporting.

Financial Statements

Reports that provide detailed information about a company's financial status, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.