If a Company Borrows Money from a Bank as an Installment

question 84

Multiple Choice

If a company borrows money from a bank as an installment note, the interest portion of each annual payment will

• A) equal the interest rate on the note times the carrying amount of the note at the beginning of the period
• B) remain constant over the term of the note
• C) equal the interest rate on the note times the face amount
• D) increase over the term of the note

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Definitions:

Liquidity Ratio

A financial metric used to determine a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts obligations with its liquid assets.

Maturing Obligations

Debts or other obligations that are nearing their due date for payment or completion.

Operating Success

A measure of a company's ability to generate profit from its regular business operations.

Financial Statements

Reports that summarize the financial performance and position of a company, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.