Financial Intermediaries

question 18

Multiple Choice

Financial intermediaries:

• A) lend credit to create assets for itself
• B) purchase Treasury securities
• C) purchase corporate bonds
• D) lend credit to suppliers to create deposit.

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Definitions:

Direct Write-Off Method

An accounting method where uncollectable accounts receivable are directly written off against income at the time they are deemed irrecoverable.

Adjusting Entry

An Adjusting Entry is a journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditure to the appropriate period, ensuring that the financial statements reflect accurate and fair values.

Dishonored Note

A dishonored note is a promissory note that has not been paid by the maker at its maturity date.

Direct Write-Off Method

An accounting method where bad debts are charged against income at the time they are deemed irrecoverable, rather than being anticipated in advance.