Contracts with lenders typically place restrictions on a company's activities in an attempt to ensure that the

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Contracts with lenders typically place restrictions on a company's activities in an attempt to ensure that the company will be able to repay both the interest and the principal on the debt owed to the lenders. These restrictions are frequently stated in terms of ratios. For instance, a restriction could be that the debt to equity ratio cannot exceed 1.0. If it does exceed 1.0, the debt covered by the restrictions becomes due immediately. Two commonly used ratios are the current ratio and the debt to equity ratio. Explain why these might be used as restrictions. How do they protect the lender?
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Financial Accounting A User Perspective

ISBN: 978-0470676608

6th Canadian Edition

Authors: Robert E Hoskin, Maureen R Fizzell, Donald C Cherry

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