If a Payment of Principal Is Due in 13 Months

question 22

Multiple Choice

If a payment of principal is due in 13 months on a long-term liability,that payment will now appear on the balance sheet as:

• A) a current liability.
• B) long-term debt.
• C) cash.
• D) interest expense.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation or amortization by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Callable Bonds

Obligations that give the issuer the option to redeem them ahead of their final maturity, at a set price.

Bond Indenture

A legal document specifying the terms and conditions under which a bond has been issued, including the interest rate, maturity date, and covenants.

Fiscal Year

A one-year period used for financial reporting and budgeting that does not necessarily coincide with the calendar year, varying between organizations.