If a Bond Is Callable and If Interest Rates in the Economy

question 2

True/False

If a bond is callable and if interest rates in the economy decline, then the company can sell a new issue of low-interest-rate bonds and use the proceeds to "call" the old bonds in and effectively refinance its debt at a lower rate. 

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Definitions:

Overhead Volume Variance

A measure used to evaluate the difference between expected and actual overhead costs, based on the volume of goods produced.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost that was expected or budgeted.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual amount of materials used in production and the standard amount expected, measured in terms of cost.

Labor Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the standard or expected cost.