The Primary Difference Between a Line of Credit and a Revolving

question 42

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between a line of credit and a revolving credit arrangement is the

• A)length of the time period covered by the loan agreement.
• B)type of collateral used to secure the loan.
• C)fact that the line of credit is a secured loan and the revolving credit arrangement is unsecured.
• D)fact that the line of credit is an unsecured loan and the revolving credit arrangement is secured.
• E)fact that the revolving credit arrangement requires a cleanup period but the line of credit does not.

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Definitions:

Equity Method

The Equity Method is an accounting technique used by firms to assess the profits earned through their investments in other companies, recording these profits as income from the investment.

Noncontrolling Interest

An equity interest in a subsidiary held by investors other than the parent company, reflecting a share of ownership not providing control.

Goodwill

A non-tangible asset formed during the acquisition of a company for a sum greater than the fair value of its net assets that can be identified.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, where the investment is shown as an asset and changes in the investment's value are reflected in profits or losses.