The Duration of Existence of a Proprietorship Is Limited by Life

question 56

True/False

The duration of existence of a proprietorship is limited by life of the owner,whereas a partnership is terminated by agreement and a corporation is perpetual unless dissolved.

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Definitions:

YTM

Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until its maturity date, accounting for its current market price, interest payments, and time value.

AAA Credit Rating

The highest credit rating assigned to a borrower's debt instruments by credit rating agencies, indicating an extremely low risk of default.

A Credit Rating

This is an evaluation of the credit risk of a prospective debtor, predicting their ability to pay back the debt and an implicit forecast of the likelihood of the debtor defaulting.

Note

Unsecured debt, usually with a maturity under 10 years.