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:

Open Interest

the total number of outstanding derivative contracts, like futures or options, that have not been settled.

Futures

Legal agreements that compel the purchaser to buy, or the seller to dispose of, an asset at an agreed price and date in the future.

Pounds

The currency unit of the United Kingdom, also known as the British pound sterling, used as a medium of exchange.

Futures Contracts

An agreement to buy or sell a specified quantity of a commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future.