Skip to content

NISM Certifications · NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) · Evaluating the Financial Position of Clients

Which of the following is treated as a long-term liability in a client's personal balance sheet?

The home loan outstanding principal beyond the next year is a long-term liability because it is repayable over many years. Credit card dues, utility bills and premiums falling due soon are current liabilities.

  1. AHome loan outstanding principal beyond the next yearCorrect
  2. BCredit card dues payable this month
  3. CUtility bills due next week
  4. DInsurance premium due this quarter

Explanation

Long-term liabilities are obligations due beyond one year, such as the outstanding principal of a home loan. Credit card dues, utility bills and near-term premiums are current liabilities payable within a short time.

Did you get it right without looking?

One question tells you little. A timed set on Evaluating the Financial Position of Clients shows your real accuracy, how long you take and where you lose marks.

More Evaluating the Financial Position of Clients questions