Other Things Held Constant, Which of the Following Will Not

question 22

Multiple Choice

Other things held constant, which of the following will not affect the current ratio, assuming an initial current ratio greater than 1.0?

• A) Fixed assets are sold for cash.
• B) Long-term debt is issued to pay off current liabilities.
• C) Accounts receivable are collected.
• D) Cash is used to pay off accounts payable.
• E) A bank loan is obtained, and the proceeds are credited to the firm's checking account.

Account for decommissioning and asset retirement obligations, including their recognition and the impact on financial statements.

Determine which costs should be capitalized in relation to property, plant, and equipment expenditures.

Calculate and account for asset impairment losses and understand the conditions under which they occur.

Recognize and record the costs associated with property, plant, and equipment retirements.

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Definitions:

Interest Income

Revenue received from investments in financial instruments like bonds, savings accounts, and loans, where the investor receives payment for lending money.

Reversing Entry

A reversing entry is an accounting method used to reverse or cancel out adjusting entries made in the previous accounting period, simplifying the recording of future transactions.

Interest Accrued

The amount of interest that has been earned but not yet paid or received, up to a specific date, representing a company’s liability or asset depending on the context.

Discounting Note

A financial practice where a note or bill is sold to a third party before its maturity date for less than its face value, allowing the seller to access funds earlier.