Assume the Bonds Below Have the Same Term and Principal

question 28

Multiple Choice

Assume the bonds below have the same term and principal and that the state or local government that issues the municipal bond has a good credit rating.Which list has bonds correctly ordered from the one that pays the highest interest rate to the one that pays the lowest interest rate?

• A)corporate bond,municipal bond,U.S.government bond
• B)corporate bond,U.S.government bond,municipal bond
• C)municipal bond,U.S.government bond,corporate bond
• D)U.S.government bond,municipal bond,corporate bond

Calculate and differentiate between interest expense, depreciation expense, and manufacturer's or dealer's profit related to lease transactions.

Analyze the impact of lease accounting on financial statements and understand the disclosure requirements.

Evaluate the effects of lease terms, such as bargain purchase options, guaranteed and unguaranteed residual values, and implicit interest rates on lease classification and accounting treatment.

Understand the differences between GAAP and IFRS in terms of lease accounting and the reasons for those differences.

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