The Current Portion of Long-Term Debt Should

question 51

Multiple Choice

The current portion of long-term debt should

• A) be paid immediately.
• B) be reclassified as a current liability.
• C) be classified as a long-term liability.
• D) not be separated from the long-term portion of debt.

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