What Does the Term "Float" in Banking Reference

question 46

Multiple Choice

What does the term "float" in banking reference?

• A) The time it takes for a check to go through the traditional check-clearing process and be paid.
• B) The time it takes for a bank authority to report a bad check to the issuing bank.
• C) The time it takes to convert a nonnegotiable instrument to a negotiable instrument.
• D) The time it takes to convert a time instrument to a demand instrument.
• E) The time it takes to convert a demand instrument to a time instrument.

Perform calculations to determine pension expense, projected benefit obligation (PBO), and pension plan asset balances.

Analyze the reporting requirements for pension and other postretirement benefits.

Understand the difference between permanent and temporary differences in tax accounting.

Recognize the impact of temporary differences on deferred tax assets and liabilities.

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