The 2008 Financial Crisis Was Caused by the Decline of Real

question 7

True/False

The 2008 financial crisis was caused by the decline of real estate values as well as several other factors.

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Definitions:

Sham Exchanges

Transactions that lack substance or economic purpose, often designed to create deceptive appearances or evade taxation.

Commercial Substance

Commercial substance is a concept that a transaction significantly changes the economic position or cash flows of a company, beyond the mere transfer of assets or obligations.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting that includes the details, complexities, and legalities of business and corporate accounting.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are non-physical assets having a useful life greater than one year, such as patents, trademarks, and goodwill, that a company owns and can create economic benefit.