Choose the correct. Prior to filing a voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, Haynes Company pays a supplier $13,000 to satisfy an unsecured claim. Haynes wasinsolvent at the time. Subsequently, the trustee appointed to oversee this liquidation forces the return of the $13,000 by the supplier. Which of the following is true?a. A preference transfer has been voided.b. All transactions just prior to a voluntary bankruptcy proceeding must be nullified.c. The supplier should sue for the return of this money.d. The $13,000 claim becomes a liability with priority.

Choose the correct. Prior to filing a voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, Haynes Company pays a supplier $13,000 to satisfy an unsecured claim. Haynes wasinsolvent at the time. Subsequently, the trustee appointed to oversee this liquidation forces the return of the $13,000 by the supplier. Which of the following is true?a. A preference transfer has been voided.b. All transactions just prior to a voluntary bankruptcy proceeding must be nullified.c. The supplier should sue for the return of this money.d. The $13,000 claim becomes a liability with priority.

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Prior to filing a voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, Haynes Company pays a supplier $13,000 to satisfy an unsecured claim. Haynes was insolvent at the time. Subsequently, the trustee appointed to oversee this liquidation forces the return of the $13,000 by the supplier. Which of the following is true?a. A preference transfer has been voided.b. All transactions just prior to a voluntary bankruptcy proceeding must be nullified.c. The supplier should sue for the return of this money.d. The $13,000 claim becomes a liability with priority.
Choose the correct. Which of the following is the minimum limitation necessary for filing an involuntary bankruptcy petition in connection with a company that has 57 unsecured creditors?a. The signature of 12 creditors to whom the debtor owes at least $14,775 in unsecured debt.b. The signature of six creditors to whom the debtor owes at least $18,250 in unsecured debt. c. The signature of three creditors to whom the debtor owes at least $15,775 in unsecured debt.d. The signature of nine creditors to whom the debtor owes at least $23,225 in unsecured debt.
Which of the following is the minimum limitation necessary for filing an involuntary bankruptcy petition in connection with a company that has 57 unsecured creditors?a. The signature of 12 creditors to whom the debtor owes at least $14,775 in unsecured debt.b. The signature of six creditors to whom the debtor owes at least $18,250 in unsecured debt.c. The signature of three creditors to whom the debtor owes at least $15,775 in unsecured debt.d. The signature of nine creditors to whom the debtor owes at least $23,225 in unsecured debt.
Choose the correct. In a bankruptcy, which of the following statements is true?a. An order for relief results only from a voluntary petition.b. Creditors entering an involuntary petition must have debts totaling at least $21,625.c. Secured notes payable are considered liabilities with priority on a statement of affairs.d. A liquidation is referred to as a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and a reorganization is referred to as a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Geddes Ltd. Is not able to pay its debts when required, but it wants to prevent bankruptcy and continue to carry on business. Geddes Ltd. should consider . voluntarily assigning its assets to a trustee in bankruptcy petitioning for a receiving order making a proposal to its creditors avoiding creditors until it returns to financial health In which of the following circumstances will bankruptcy occur : (select all that applies) When the single largest creditor or group of creditors indicates their desire that bankruptcy should occur. When a voluntary assignment is made. None of the answers is correct. When a financial arrangement with trade creditors is not approved by the court Clark starts a music store called Megamax. The store specializes in popular music for teenagers. Later, Judy also sets up her own music store and calls it Maganax. To protect his trademark, Clark may register…
In a bankruptcy, which of the following statements is true? a. An order for relief results only from a voluntary petition. b. Creditors entering an involuntary petition must have debts totaling at least $21,625. c. Secured notes payable are considered liabilities with priority on a statement of affairs. d. A liquidation is referred to as a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and a reorganization is referred to as a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
When does the liquidation basis of accounting first have to be applied to financial statements of a liquidating entity to be viewed as in conformity with U.S. GAAP? a. When an involuntary bankruptcy petition is approved by the court. b. When liquidation is imminent. c. When the first asset is sold. d. At least 90 days before the final asset is sold.
Choose the correct. An involuntary bankruptcy petition must be filed bya. The insolvent company’s attorney.b. The holders of the insolvent company’s debenture bonds.c. Unsecured creditors with total debts of at least $15,775.d. The company’s management.
Choose the correct. Which of the following is not a liability that has priority in a liquidation?a. Administrative expenses incurred during the liquidation.b. Salary payable of $1,250 per person owed to 26 employees.c. Payroll taxes due to the federal government.d. Advertising expense incurred before the company became insolvent but not recorded until after the order of relief.
Choose the correct. When does the liquidation basis of accounting first have to be applied to financial statements of a liquidating entity to be viewed as in conformity with U.S. GAAP?a. When an involuntary bankruptcy petition is approved by the court.b. When liquidation is imminent.c. When the first asset is sold.d. At least 90 days before the final asset is sold.
Choose the correct. What is a cram down?a. An agreement about the total amount of money to be reserved to pay creditors who have priority.b. The bankruptcy court’s confirmation of a reorganization even though a class of creditors or stock-holders did not accept it.c. The filing of an involuntary bankruptcy petition, especially by the holders of partially secured debts.d. The court’s decision as to whether a particular creditor has priority.
Choose the correct. An order for relief creates an automatic stay that:a. Prohibits creditors from taking action to collect from an insolvent company without court approval.b. Calls for the immediate distribution of free assets to unsecured creditors.c. Can be entered only in an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding.d. Gives an insolvent company time to file a voluntary bankruptcy petition.