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Why would the principal be calculated as a semi-annual return when its just the coupon payments that are being paid semi-annually?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Assume you took your principal and bought a semi annual interest bearing security. since you could invest that money elsewhere and earn semi-annual compounding interest, it would be nice to know...Read More

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What are the advantages of declaring bankruptcy?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

There are advantages of declaring bankruptcy however it is not the easy way out when you are suffering from debt. Some advantages of this are immediate relief from creditors searching for money....Read More

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What should I remember regarding permanent and temporary differences between tax provision and actual tax payable?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

These are the basics to remember: permanent differences are those that will not reverse and lead to taxes payable. The example given in the text is dividend income earned by the corporation....Read More

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What are the different types of provincial government securities and municipal debentures?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

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What is the difference between the coupon rate and the yield?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Coupon rate refers to the interest payments the bond issuer makes to the investor. Yield refers to the return on a bond and includes both the interest income paid each year as well as the...Read More

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Would the loan value plus margin be based on the current market value?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Your analysis is incorrect. the loan value is based on the current market value, butthe loan plus margin is always based on the original value of the transaction. if thiswerent the case then it...Read More

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Why do many businesses develop programs and activities to help reduce employee stress?

Greg.eppes
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

To maintain productivity

To maintain productivity. Stress is a mental, physical, or emotional feeling of pressure or tension. Excessive stress can have a negative effect on employees, such...Read More

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What is the difference between a marketable issue and a liquidissue?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

A marketable bond means there is a market willing to purchase the securities. A liquid market means one can make purchases and sales of the security easily without much of a sacrifice in price,...Read More

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Why would the time value be different for two different optionsthat trade at the same price and have the same strike price?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

The time value on an option is that part of the options price (or premium) that reflectsthe time remaining on the contract before it expires.lets say want to buy a call option on abc inc. and xyz...Read More

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Can the investor still trade their shares when a voting trust takes over?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

As the text says, the shareholders are given a voting trust certificate which gives the shareholders the same rights as the original shares held with the exception of voting privileges. This...Read More

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How is a gain or loss on the earning statement recorded on the balance sheet?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Please look at the bottom line of the income statement in the text and notice item 45 is$1,286,000. in this case the company has a gain, but the following process also holdstrue for a loss.now see...Read More

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Can you summarize the rules and regulations of bond delivery and settlement?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

trading in government of canada treasury bills is settled on the same day as the transaction. government of canada bonds with a term to maturity of three years or less settle on the second...Read More

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Why do we add back some non-cash items when calculating ratios?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Most non-cash entries reduced the income that the company was showing on their earnings statement. In order to get a more accurate picture of how much cash the company has on hand, you would...Read More

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What are the trading and settlement procedures for equity transactions?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

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How would revenue, which affects the earnings statement, ultimately be recorded on the balance sheet?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Revenue is recorded on the income statement. At the end of the fiscal year, the net income from the income statement adds to retained earnings, and the new retained earnings figure is entered on...Read More

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