Module 5 discussion
Companies carry various types of long-term assets on their
books. These may include property, plant and equipment, investments in bonds,
investments in stocks, patents, and goodwill, to name a few.
Is it feasible for managers to get a precise measurement of
the funds that could be available from long-term assets to pay long-term debts?
Locate the annual report (10K) of a publicly traded company.
Discuss the types of long-term assets on the books that could potentially be
used to pay off the long-term debts. Is this company in a position to pay off
all their long-term debts with their long-term assets?





