Smithfield Enterprises Issues Debt with a Maturity of 7 Years

question 90

Multiple Choice

Smithfield Enterprises issues debt with a maturity of 7 years.In the case of bankruptcy,holders of this debt may only claim those assets of the firm that are not already pledged as collateral on other debt.Which of the following best describes this type of corporate debt?

• A)a note
• B)a mortgage bond
• C)an asset-backed bond
• D)unsecured debt
• E)a debenture

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Definitions:

Prior Year Financial Statements

Reports that detail a company's financial performance in the previous fiscal year, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

Bad Debt Expense

This is an expense account reflecting the cost of accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect.

Credit Card Discounts

It refers to the reduction in the amount receivable from customers who make payments through credit cards, accounting for the fees charged by the credit card companies.

Operating Expenses

The costs associated with running the day-to-day operations of a business, such as rent, utilities, and salaries.