34. The following statements are correct, except a. A liability will be reported at less than its maturity amount prior to the maturity date if the stated rate of interest on the liability is higher than the market rate of interest. b. A liability is created because of the acquisition of an asset, payment of another liability, incurrence of an expense, declaration of cash or property dividend, a loss, or a revenue collected in advance. In all cases, each of these “causes” usually provides the basis for measuring the liability. c. Accounts payable with customary term of 18 months is classified as current liability. d. Most liabilities have stated and effective interest rates that are the same; in such a situation the principal, face, and maturity amounts are all the same.

34. The following statements are correct, except a. A liability will be reported at less than its maturity amount prior to the maturity date if the stated rate of interest on the liability is higher than the market rate of interest. b. A liability is created because of the acquisition of an asset, payment of another liability, incurrence of an expense, declaration of cash or property dividend, a loss, or a revenue collected in advance. In all cases, each of these “causes” usually provides the basis for measuring the liability. c. Accounts payable with customary term of 18 months is classified as current liability. d. Most liabilities have stated and effective interest rates that are the same; in such a situation the principal, face, and maturity amounts are all the same.

Cornerstones of Financial Accounting

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Chapter8: Current And Contingent Liabilities

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