AIG Lost Money Because

question 15

Multiple Choice

AIG lost money because

• A) It bought tranches created from mortgages
• B) It invested heavily in real estate
• C) It invested heavily in the stock market
• D) It insured AAA tranches of ABS CDOs

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Definitions:

Contra-Revenue Account

An account that is deducted from a company's gross revenue, which results in net revenue, examples include sales returns, allowances, and discounts.

Sales Discounts

Refers to the reduction in the amount payable by a customer if the customer pays their invoice within a specific period as defined by the seller.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An estimation of the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collectible.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for potential uncollectible accounts receivable and bad debts.