What Will Be the Effect of Using Book Value of Debt

question 63

Multiple Choice

What will be the effect of using book value of debt in WACC decisions if interest rates have decreased substantially since a firm's long-term bonds were issued?

• A) The debt-to-value ratio will be overstated.
• B) The debt-to-value ratio will be understated.
• C) There will be no effect on WACC decisions.
• D) It cannot be determined without knowing interest rates.

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Definitions:

Ledger

A book or digital record where financial transactions are entered, tracking the changes in each account associated with those transactions.

Trial Balance

An accounting report that lists the balances of all general ledger accounts at a particular point in time, used to ensure debits equal credits.

Debt Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the extent of a company's leverage, calculated as total liabilities divided by total assets.

Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping is the process of recording daily transactions in a consistent way, and is a key part of maintaining accurate financial records for a business.