Question 726
A long-term asset is different from prepaid expense primarily because:
Question 727
To determine the plan assets and plan liabilities, an analyst should refer to the:
Question 728
The net carrying value of a plant is $3 million. The plant is categorized as assets held for use. Based on the firm's estimate the undiscounted future cash flows from the plant will total $650k a year for the next
5 years. The fair value of the plant is estimated to be $2.5 million. Under U.S. GAAP, the impairment loss should be:
5 years. The fair value of the plant is estimated to be $2.5 million. Under U.S. GAAP, the impairment loss should be:
Question 729
BeigeBox, a computer manufacturer, can construct computer systems with any one of 4 processors, 2 memory configurations, 3 hard drives, 2 monitors, 2 keyboards, and 2 CD drives. How many unique configurations of computer systems can BeigeBox construct?
Question 730
Which of the following statements is (are) true with respect to the usage of the various forms of duration and convexity measures?
I). Holding everything constant, Modified duration will always be higher than Macaulay duration.
II). Both modified duration and Macaulay duration assume that the cash flows from a bond will not be affected by changes in interest rates.
III). If interest rates are low enough, effective duration and modified duration will yield the same results for a callable bond.
IV). When there is increasing likelihood that the issuer will call the bonds, effective convexity should be used as opposed to modified convexity.
I). Holding everything constant, Modified duration will always be higher than Macaulay duration.
II). Both modified duration and Macaulay duration assume that the cash flows from a bond will not be affected by changes in interest rates.
III). If interest rates are low enough, effective duration and modified duration will yield the same results for a callable bond.
IV). When there is increasing likelihood that the issuer will call the bonds, effective convexity should be used as opposed to modified convexity.