Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Simple rates can't be used in present value or future value calculations because they fail to account for compounding effects.
• B) The periodic interest rate can be used directly in calculations as long as the number of payments per year is greater than or equal to the number of compounding periods per year.
• C) In all cases where interest is added or payments are made more frequently than annually,the periodic rate is less than the annual rate.
• D) Generally,the APR is greater than the EAR as a result of compounding effects.
• E) If the compounding period is semiannual then the periodic rate will equal the effective annual rate divided by two.

Understand the concept of privity of contract and its implications for third parties.

Grasp the legal doctrine of the parol evidence rule and its exceptions.

Recognize the significance and outcomes of statutory vs. equitable assignments.

Comprehend the concepts of novation, rectification, and agency as exceptions or specific scenarios within contract law.

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Definitions:

Estimated Amount

A projection or approximation of a financial figure often used in budgeting or forecasting.

Allowance Method

A method used in accounting to estimate and account for bad debts, representing the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra asset account that represents the estimated portion of accounts receivable that may not be collectible.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for doubtful accounts receivable and adjust the amount of accounts receivable reported on the balance sheet.