What Is an Electronic Funds Transfer

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Multiple Choice

What is an electronic funds transfer?

• A) An Internet-based company that facilitates payments over the Internet
• B) A mechanism for sending a payment from a chequing or savings account
• C) A system that sends bills over the Internet and provides an easy-to-use mechanism to pay the bill
• D) Both software and information-the software provides security for the transaction and the information includes payment and delivery information

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Definitions:

Available-For-Sale

A classification of financial assets indicating that they are not actively traded but can be sold to meet liquidity needs.

Realized Loss

Occurs when an asset is sold for less than its carrying amount on the books, representing an actual loss of capital.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation or amortization that allocates the cost of an asset evenly across its useful life.

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been incurred on a loan or bond but has not yet been paid out to the lender.