Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The amount of each coupon payment is determined by the coupon rate of the bond.
• B) Prior to its maturity date, the price of a zero-coupon bond is always greater than its face value.
• C) The simplest type of bond is a zero-coupon bond.
• D) Treasury bills are U.S. government bonds with a maturity of up to one year.

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Definitions:

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts of a business that arise during the course of its operations, required to be settled over time.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities, representing the capital owned by the shareholders or owner.

Cash Budget

A budget of estimated cash receipts and payments.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing a basis for computing rates of return and evaluating its capital structure.