DEBT INSTRUMENT Definition

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DEBT INSTRUMENT is a written promise to repay a debt. Examples: notes, bills, bonds, CDs, GICs, commercial paper, and bankers acceptances.

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ABNORMAL EXPENSE see EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS.

DISCRETIONARY COST can be increased or decreased at the discretion of the decision maker (e.g., advertising and business travel).

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