The Times Interest Earned Ratio Is Based on Net Income

question 89

True/False

The times interest earned ratio is based on net income because that is the amount of earnings that is available for making interest payments. Interest expense is deducted before taxes are determined; creditors have first claim on the earnings before taxes are paid.

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