Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The cash flows for an ordinary (or deferred)annuity all occur at the beginning of the periods.
• B) If a series of unequal cash flows occurs at regular intervals,such as once a year,then the series is by definition an annuity.
• C) The cash flows for an annuity due must all occur at the ends of the periods.
• D) The cash flows for an annuity must all be equal,and they must occur at regular intervals,such as once a year or once a month.
• E) If some cash flows occur at the beginning of the periods while others occur at the ends,then we have what the textbook defines as a variable annuity.

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Definitions:

Journalize

The act of recording business transactions in the journal of an accounting system, marking the first step in the accounting cycle.

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that is typically increased; varies depending on the account type.

Debit

An accounting entry that increases an asset or expense account or decreases a liability or equity account.

Credit

In finance, it refers to the borrowing capacity of an individual or company, or the entry on the right side of a financial account, indicating an increase in liability or decrease in asset.