If a firm's times-interest-earned (TIE) ratio decreases, the probability that it will default on its outstanding debt also decreases.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

The times-interest-earned ratio (TIE) ratio provides an indication of how well the firm can cover its interest payments with operating income (EBIT): the lower this ratio, the higher the probability that a firm will default on its debt and be forced into bankruptcy. See 12-4: Liquidity and Capital Structure

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank: ____________ represent the belief in the market mechanism, neo-liberalism, and self-interest in the employer/employee contract.

a. Collective agreements b. Individual agreements c. Psychological contracts d. Person-to-person handshake

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A. April 17, 2022. B. April 17, 2021. C. April 1, 2022. D. The statute of limitations never expires.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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