Which of the following is TRUE regarding the requirement for a company to exclude Short- Term Obligations from current liabilities? O It must intend to refinance the short-term obligation so that it will not require the use of working capital. O It can demonstrate the abilitly to refinance by actually refinancing the debt after the balance sheet date but before the balance sheet is issued. O It can demonstrate the ability to refinance by entering into a financing agreement. O All of the above are true.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the requirement for a company to exclude Short- Term Obligations from current liabilities? O It must intend to refinance the short-term obligation so that it will not require the use of working capital. O It can demonstrate the abilitly to refinance by actually refinancing the debt after the balance sheet date but before the balance sheet is issued. O It can demonstrate the ability to refinance by entering into a financing agreement. O All of the above are true.

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Chapter12: Liabilities: Off-balance-sheet Financing, Retirement Benefits, And Income Taxes

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