You Are Deciding Among Several Different Bank Accounts

question 80

Multiple Choice

You are deciding among several different bank accounts. Which of the following will generate the highest effective annual rate (EAR) ?

• A)A 10 percent rate with monthly compounding
• B)A 10 percent rate with annual compounding
• C)A 10.5 percent rate with annual compounding
• D)A 10 percent rate with quarterly compounding

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Definitions:

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; a set of accounting standards, principles, and procedures that companies must follow when compiling their financial statements in the U.S.

Balance Sheet

A financial report that captures a company's financial status at a particular moment, detailing its assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

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International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that guide the preparation and presentation of financial statements on a global scale.

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