Which of the following is characteristic of liabilities rather
than of equity? (More than one answer may be correct.)
a. The obligation matures.
b. Interest paid to the provider of the capital is deductible
in the determination of taxable income.
c. The capital providers’ claims are residual in the event
of liquidation of the business.
d. The capital providers normally have the right to exer-
cise control over business operations.
