A New Managing Director Was Appointed to Commence in 3

question 29

Multiple Choice

A new managing director was appointed to commence in 3 months' time on a salary of $250 000 per annum.

• A) A liability increased and another liability decreased.
• B) An asset decreased and a liability decreased.
• C) An asset increased and revenue increased.
• D) This had no effect on the accounting equation.

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Definitions:

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, reflecting the interest payments on debt over a specific period.

Present Value

The present-day evaluation of a future financial amount or cash flow streams, using a predetermined rate of return.

Actuarial Information

Data used by actuaries to calculate and assess risks, premiums, liabilities, and retirement benefits, based on statistical and mathematical models.

Bond Issue

A bond issue refers to the process by which a borrower issues bonds to investors in order to raise capital, under specific terms regarding the repayment of the principal and periodic interest payments.