FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT  1. Duration is a measure of interest rates risk. (True/ False) 2. Bond price and interest rates are inverserly related. (True/ False) 3. Lower duration means higher interest rates risk ( inverse relationship) (True/ False)

Interest Rate risk depends upon how sensitive the bond price is to interest rate changes (i.e., maturity and coupon rate). T/F

に COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Students will use electronic worksheets or other productivity tools to solve problems and develop models. EXCEL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Use the built-in formulas to determine the present value (PV) of a bond - Use the built-in formulas to determine the effective issuance rate of a bond with issue costs (RATE) - Set up an automated bond amortization schedule. - Name cells using the Name Box - Use Scenario Manager to create a scenario describing the effects of a change in the market interest rate (an independent variable) on the proceeds from issuing the bond (a dependent variable) and the corresponding total interest expense (a dependent variable) over the term of the bond. Correcting entries for bonds transactions AAA Inc. recently hired a new accountant with extensive experience in tax accounting. Because of the pressures of the new job, the accountant was unable to review the topic of accounting for bonds payable. During the first year, he made the…

Bond investors prefer short maturities. This is based on: a.default risk b.liquidity risk c.maturity preference d.expectations theory