Why Would a Corporation Issue Bonds Payable Instead of Issuing

question 175

Multiple Choice

Why would a corporation issue bonds payable instead of issuing stock?

• A) Debt is a less expensive source of capital than stock.
• B) Borrowing by issuing bonds payable carries no risk to the company.
• C) Debt affects the percentage of ownership of the corporation by the stockholders.
• D) Debt does not have to be shown on the balance sheet.

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Definitions:

GASB Statement No. 68

A standard issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board that establishes accounting and reporting requirements for pensions by state and local governments.

Government's Liability

The obligations that the government is responsible for, often stemming from borrowing, legal claims, or other financial commitments.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Retirement plans where the benefits that employees receive are calculated using formulas considering factors like salary history and tenure, rather than depending on investment returns.