The Current Portion of Long-Term Debt Should

question 7

Multiple Choice

The current portion of long-term debt should

• A) be classified as a long-term liability
• B) not be separated from the long-term portion of debt
• C) be paid immediately
• D) be reclassified as a current liability

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