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Classification and Characteristics of Liabilities Quiz

#1

Which of the following is a current liability?

Accounts payable
Explanation

Short-term debts owed by a company to its suppliers.

#2

What is a contingent liability?

A potential liability that depends on the outcome of a future event
Explanation

A possible obligation depending on uncertain future events.

#3

Which financial statement reports a company's liabilities?

Balance sheet
Explanation

A snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.

#4

Which of the following is an example of a long-term liability?

Mortgage payable
Explanation

Debts payable over a period longer than one year, such as mortgages.

#5

Which of the following is a characteristic of a liability?

It represents an obligation to transfer economic benefits
Explanation

An obligation requiring the sacrifice of resources in the future.

#6

Which type of liability is considered a long-term liability?

Bonds payable
Explanation

Debts due for payment beyond one year, often issued as bonds.

#7

How are liabilities typically classified on a balance sheet?

Based on their liquidity
Explanation

Ordered by how soon they must be settled, from most to least liquid.

#8

Which of the following is an example of a deferred revenue liability?

Unearned subscription revenue
Explanation

Income received but not yet earned, typically from prepaid services.

#9

What is the formula to calculate the debt-to-equity ratio?

Total liabilities / Total equity
Explanation

A measure of a company's financial leverage and risk.

#10

What is the main characteristic of a contingent liability?

It depends on a future event
Explanation

Obligations contingent on uncertain future circumstances.

#11

What is a lease liability?

The obligation to pay rent on a leased asset
Explanation

An obligation arising from leasing an asset, requiring rental payments.

#12

What is a callable bond?

A bond that can be redeemed by the issuer before its maturity date
Explanation

A bond giving the issuer the right to repay it before maturity.

#13

What is a subordinated debt?

Debt that has a lower priority of payment than other debts in case of bankruptcy
Explanation

Debt ranked below other debts for repayment, often with higher risk.

#14

What is a finance lease?

A lease that transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the leased asset
Explanation

A lease agreement where the lessee bears most of the risks and benefits of ownership.

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