Which of the Following Statements Is Most CORRECT

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most CORRECT?

• A) Firms that use "off balance sheet" financing, such as leasing, would show lower debt ratios if the effects of their leases were reflected in their financial statements.
• B) Capitalizing a lease means that the firm issues equity capital in proportion to its current capital structure, in an amount sufficient to support the lease payment obligation.
• C) The fixed charges associated with a lease can be as high as, but never greater than, the fixed payments associated with a loan.
• D) Capital, or financial, leases generally provide for maintenance by the lessor.
• E) A key difference between a capital lease and an operating lease is that with a capital lease, the lease payments provide the lessor with a return of the funds invested in the asset plus a return on the invested funds, whereas with an operating lease the lessor depends on the residual value to realize a full return of and on the investment.

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Definitions:

Outstanding Balance

It signifies the total amount still owed on a loan or credit line, factoring in both principal and interest, at a certain point in time.

Interest Rate

The amount charged, expressed as a percentage of principal, by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets over a specific period.

Per Annum

Annually or by the year; often used to specify interest rates, salaries, and other financial measurements that occur on a yearly basis.

Accumulate

In investment terms, to gradually gather or acquire an increased quantity of a particular asset or security over time.