Muddle Company Performs a Service for One of Its Customers

question 137

Multiple Choice

Muddle Company performs a service for one of its customers and immediately collects the cash.This transaction will:

• A)have no effect on liabilities.
• B)decrease net income.
• C)decrease Retained Earnings.
• D)increase Accounts Receivable.

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Definitions:

Assets

Economic resources owned or controlled by an individual or entity that are expected to produce value or benefit in the future.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses.

Interest

The charge for borrowing money or the return on invested capital, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate.

EBITDA Coverage Ratio

A financial metric that assesses a company's ability to pay off its debts, calculated by dividing EBITDA by total debt service costs.