What Is the Term Used for a Short-Term, Unsecured Debt

question 61

Multiple Choice

What is the term used for a short-term, unsecured debt sold by a large company to investors?

• A) commercial paper
• B) retail paper
• C) wholesale paper
• D) unsecured paper

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Definitions:

Profit Center

A branch or division of a company that is directly responsible for generating its own revenue and profits.

Division Profit

This refers to the net income generated by a specific division or segment of a larger company.

Company-wide Profit

represents the total earnings of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue, reflecting the overall financial performance across all departments and activities.

Transfer Price

The cost at which products, services, or intellectual property are exchanged between departments inside the same corporation.