Exter Company Is Experiencing Financial Difficulties

question 49

Multiple Choice

Exter Company is experiencing financial difficulties.It has assets worth $2 million,but owes liabilities of $2.1 million.It has a longstanding relationship with the bank.The bank has agreed to forgive $300,000 of debt principal.Because of this debt forgiveness,Exter will recognize income of

• A)$0.
• B)$100,000.
• C)$200,000.
• D)$300,000.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate Price Risk

The risk of losses in the values of financial instruments due to fluctuations in interest rates.

Original Maturity

This refers to the duration from the issuance of a bond or other fixed-income security until its due date.

Default Risk

The risk that a borrower fails to make the required payments on their debt obligation.

Canada Call Feature

A special feature on certain bonds that allows the issuer to redeem the bond before maturity in the Canadian market.