Is there a consequence for reported profit or loss if a particular financial instrument, for example, a preference share, is designated as debt rather than equity? Explain the consequence

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Chapter12: The Cost Of Capital
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Is there a consequence for reported profit or loss if a particular financial instrument, for example, a preference share, is designated as debt rather than equity? Explain the consequence.

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