The Number of Times Interest Expense Is Earned Is Computed

question 35

Multiple Choice

The number of times interest expense is earned is computed as

• A) net income plus interest expense, divided by interest expense
• B) income before income tax plus interest expense, divided by interest expense
• C) net income divided by interest expense
• D) income before income tax divided by interest expense

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Definitions:

Percent of Sales Method

A financial planning tool used to forecast future revenues, expenses, or balance sheet figures as a percentage of sales.

Uncollectible Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable that are considered to be uncollectible due to the inability of the customers to pay.

Journal Entries

Recorded transactions in the accounting system, documenting financial changes in accounts.

Percent of Sales

Percent of sales is a financial analysis tool that helps in estimating how certain accounts, like revenue and expenses, will vary in proportion to changes in sales.