Commercial Paper Cannot Be Used as a Means of Extending

question 3

True/False

Commercial paper cannot be used as a means of extending credit.

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Definitions:

Marketable Securities

Temporary investment of “extra” cash by organizations for up to one year in U.S. Treasury bills, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, or Eurodollar loans.

Retained Earnings

Earnings after expenses and taxes that are reinvested in the assets of the firm and belong to the owners in the form of equity.

Junk Bonds

A special type of high interest rate bond that carries higher inherent risks.