Creditors Are Interested in the Times Interest Earned Ratio Because

question 54

Multiple Choice

Creditors are interested in the times interest earned ratio because they want to

• A) know what rate of interest the corporation is paying
• B) have adequate protection against a potential drop in earnings jeopardizing their interest payments
• C) be sure their debt is backed by collateral
• D) know the tax effect of lending to a corporation

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Definitions:

Supplies Consumed

The cost of supplies used during a specific period, often impacting the income statement through expense recognition.

Adjusting Journal Entries

Entries made in the accounting records at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditures to the period in which they actually occurred.

Payroll Records

Documents that detail the compensation paid to employees, including wages, salaries, bonuses, and deductions.

Fiscal Year

A one-year period that companies use for financial reporting and budgeting, which may not align with the calendar year.