The Following Note Disclosure Appeared in a Recent Annual Report

question 5

Essay

The following note disclosure appeared in a recent annual report of Halliburton:

Our receivables are generally not collateralized. Included in notes and accounts receivable are notes with varying interest rates totaling $12 million at December 31. At December 31, 39% of our consolidated receivables related to our United States government contracts, primarily for projects in the Middle East

-Explain the reason that Halliburton indicates that its receivables are generally not collateralized. What significance does this have to the reader?

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Definitions:

Delivery Expense

Costs incurred in transporting goods from a seller to the purchaser, which may include shipping fees, fuel, and labor.

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) on which increases to the account are recorded, depending on the account type.

Financial Statement

Documents that provide an overview of a company's financial condition, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows.

Permanent/Temporary

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