Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Long-Term

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of long-term debt?

• A) Interest paid to bondholders is a tax-deductible expense to the firm.
• B) The firm is not legally required to pay interest to bondholders.
• C) It usually has a specific maturity.
• D) Its holders have a fixed claim on the firm's assets in the event of bankruptcy.

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