Which of the Following Statements Regarding Leases and Bankruptcy Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding leases and bankruptcy is FALSE?

• A)Operating and true tax leases are generally viewed as true leases by the courts,whereas capital and non-tax leases are more likely to be viewed as a security interest.
• B)By retaining ownership of the asset,the lessor has the right to repossess it if the lease payments are not made,even if the firm seeks bankruptcy protection.
• C)If a lease contract is characterized as a true lease in bankruptcy,the lessor is in a somewhat superior position than a lender if the firm defaults.
• D)If the lease is classified as a true lease in bankruptcy,then the lessee retains ownership rights over the asset.

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Definitions:

Annual Interest

Interest calculated or paid once per year on a loan or investment, based on the initial principal or on the amount outstanding.

Call Provision

A provision in a bond or similar fixed-income instrument that permits the issuer to pay off the principal ahead of its maturity date.

Issuer

An entity that develops, registers, and sells securities for the purpose of financing its operations.

Coupon Rates

The interest rate stated on a bond when it's issued, which determines the interest payments the bond issuer will make to the bondholder.