The Principal-Agent Problem That Exists for Bank Trading Activities Can

question 33

Multiple Choice

The principal-agent problem that exists for bank trading activities can be reduced through

• A)creation of internal controls that combine trading activities with bookkeeping.
• B)creation of internal controls that separate trading activities from bookkeeping.
• C)elimination of regulation of banking.
• D)elimination of internal controls.

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Definitions:

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, often reflected in financial statements.

Market Rate

The market rate refers to the current price or interest rate of a commodity, security, labor, or currency in the marketplace.

Straight-Line Amortization

A method of reducing the value of an intangible asset over a fixed period of time evenly.

Bonds

Long-term debt securities issued by corporations or governments, promising to pay the bondholder a specified sum of money at future dates.