All of the Following Methods Can Be Used to Estimate

question 18

Multiple Choice

All of the following methods can be used to estimate the cost of debt except:

• A) If the firm targets an "A" rating (or any other bond rating), a review of the yields to maturity on A-rated bonds in Standard & Poor's Bond Guide can provide an estimate of the firm's current borrowing costs.
• B) The firm can solicit the advice of investment bankers on the cost of issuing new debt.
• C) If the firm has debt currently trading, it can use public market prices and yields to estimate its current cost of debt.
• D) A firm can seek long-term debt financing from a bank or a consortium of banks; preliminary discussions with the bankers will not indicate a ballpark interest rate the firm can expect to pay on its borrowing.

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Definitions:

Revenue Recognition

The accounting principle that dictates how and when revenue is considered earned and should be recorded in the financial statements.

Expenses

The outflow of money to pay for goods or services, an essential component of a company's operations.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recognized only when cash is received or paid, as opposed to the accrual basis.

Revenue Recognition

The accounting principle that governs the conditions under which revenue is recognized in the financial statements, ensuring it is recorded when earned.