GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the debt equity ratio, equity refers to
A
Only reserves
B
Only equity capital
C
Only preference capital
D
Both preference and equity capitals plus all reserves
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Preference shares are a mixture of debt and equity, they behave as equity by carrying the element of risk as the principal is not secured while they pay a fixed rate of interest in the form of dividends.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution. Debt-equity ratio is a sub-part of Long-term solvency ratio.

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