The Times Interest Earned Ratio Is Calculated by Taking Interest

question 85

True/False

The times interest earned ratio is calculated by taking interest expenses divided by net income.

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Definitions:

Market Price

The present cost for purchasing or selling an asset or service in a market driven by competition.

Tax Treatment

This refers to the applicable rules and regulations that determine how different financial transactions and situations are taxed by governmental authorities.

Discretionary Accruals

Accounting adjustments that management can influence, often used to smooth out earnings or manipulate financial results.

Debt Covenants

Restrictions lenders put on borrowing agreements to preserve their interests by restricting certain actions of the borrower.