Simple Interest Is Interest Earned on the Initial Investment Only

question 57

True/False

Simple interest is interest earned on the initial investment only.

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Definitions:

Accrued Interest

The interest that has accumulated on a bond, loan, or other financial instrument since the last interest payment was made.

Bonds

Fixed-income investments that represent loans made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental.

Available-for-Sale

A classification of securities that a company holds, which can be sold in the future, not classified as held-to-maturity or trading securities.

Carrying Value

The book value of assets and liabilities on a company's balance sheet, often equating to the cost minus depreciation for assets.