The Three Main Bond Rating Agencies in the U

question 29

Multiple Choice

The three main bond rating agencies in the U.S.are:
i.Moody's; II) Standard and Poor's; III) A.M.Best; IV) Dominion Bond; V) Fitch

• A)I,II,and III
• B)I,II,and IV
• C)I,II,and V
• D)I,II,III,IV,and V

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Definitions:

Non-Controlling Interest

The portion of equity in a subsidiary not owned directly or indirectly by the parent company.

Fair Value Enterprise Method

A valuation method where a business is valued based on the present value of its projected future earnings or cash flows, adjusted to their market value.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A financial statement showing the combined assets, liabilities, and equity of a parent company and its subsidiaries as if they were a single entity.

Fair Value Enterprise Method

An approach to valuation that estimates the price at which an entire business would exchange between knowledgeable and willing parties.