Bonds Are a Popular Source of Financing Because

question 173

Multiple Choice

Bonds are a popular source of financing because

• A)bond interest expense is deductible for tax purposes,while dividends paid on stock are not.
• B)financial analysts tend to downgrade a company that has raised large amounts of cash by frequent issues of stock.
• C)a company having cash flow problems can postpone payment of interest to bondholders.
• D)the bondholders can always convert their bonds into stock if they choose.

Understand the AICPA Special Committee's comprehensive model of business reporting and its categories.

Be familiar with the process and results of the FASB's conceptual framework projects.

Identify and understand the qualitative characteristics of financial information as identified by GAAP.

Recognize improper accounting practices violations of accounting principles, assumptions, or conventions.

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