Which of the Following Accounts Would Not Be Included in a Financial

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accounts would not be included in a financial debt-to-capital ratio calculation?

• A)accounts payable
• B)retained earnings
• C)long-term debt
• D)Neither B nor C would be included in the calculation.

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