1-88 the Following Are Protective Mechanisms That Have Been Developed

question 20

Multiple Choice

1-88 The following are protective mechanisms that have been developed by regulators to promote the safety and soundness of the banking system EXCEPT

• A)encouraging banks to rely more on deposits rather than debt or capital as a cushion against failure.
• B)encouraging banks to limit lending to a single customer to no more than 10% of capital.
• C)the provision of deposit insurance.
• D)the periodic monitoring of banks.
• E)encouraging banks to produce timely accounting statements and reports.

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Definitions:

Tax-Exempt Municipal

Refers to income earned from municipal bonds that is exempt from federal income tax and, in many cases, state and local taxes.

Pretax Financial Income

The amount of income a company has earned before any taxes have been deducted, often used for internal reporting.

Taxable Income

The amount of an individual's or entity's income used to determine how much tax is owed, calculated by deducting allowable deductions from gross income.

Permanent Difference

A discrepancy between taxable income and accounting income that will not reverse over time, affecting the tax and financial reporting separately.