Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The lease-equivalent loan is the loan that is required on the purchase of the asset that leaves the purchaser with the same obligations as the lessor would have.
• B)Lease obligations themselves could trigger financial distress.
• C)When a firm enters into a lease,it is committing to lease payments that are a fixed future obligation of the firm.
• D)When a firm leases an asset,it is effectively adding leverage to its capital structure (whether or not the lease appears on the balance sheet for accounting purposes).

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