Despite Saving Lehman Brothers from Failing,the Fed and the Treasury

question 119

True/False

Despite saving Lehman Brothers from failing,the Fed and the Treasury decided to allow Bear Stearns to go bankrupt,which it did in September,2008.

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Definitions:

Permanent Accounts

Accounts that carry their ending balances over into the next accounting period and are not closed out, such as assets, liabilities, and equity accounts.

Balance Sheet

A document depicting a corporation’s financial standing at a particular instant, outlining its assets, debts, and owner's equity.

Real Accounts

Accounts that are not closed at the end of the accounting year and include all balance sheet accounts that show the real and permanent financial position of a business.

Permanent Accounts

Accounts that carry their ending balances over to the next fiscal year, including asset, liability, and equity accounts, foundational for understanding a company's financial health.