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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Total Assets

The sum of all holdings and properties owned by a person or entity valued at the end of an accounting period.

Total Equity

The total net worth of a company, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities; represents the owners' claim after debts have been paid.

Profit Margin

A financial metric indicating the percentage of revenue that exceeds the costs of goods sold, demonstrating the profitability of a company.

P/E Ratio

The price-to-earnings ratio, a valuation measure comparing the current share price of a company to its per-share earnings.