Bank Assets Quiz

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Each of the following falls into the category of bank assets except:

  • loans
  • investment securities.
  • . demand deposits. (correct)
  • . cash and due from banks.

. Banks generate their largest portion of income from:

  • loans (correct)
  • . short-term investments.
  • demand deposits
  • trading account gains & fees

Each of the following typically falls into the category of loans except:

  • real estate
  • . agricultural
  • consumer.
  • municipal. (correct)

Which of the following adjustments are made to gross loans and leases to obtain net loans and leases?

<p>. Loan and lease loss allowance and unearned income is subtracted from gross loans. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An example of a contra-asset account is:

<p>loan and lease loss allowance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The noncash expense item on a bank's Report of Income designed to shelter a bank's current earnings from taxes and to help prepare for bad loans is called:

<p>. provision for possible loan losses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A financial institution's bad-debt reserve, as reported on its balance sheet, is called:

<p>allowance for possible loan losses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a bank serves as a security dealer for certain kinds of securities (mainly federal, state, and local government obligations) the value of these securities is usually recorded in what account on a bank's Report of Condition?

<p>C. Trading account assets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

___________ is calculated by deducting noninterest expense and provision for loan losses from noninterest income

<p>E. Net noninterest income (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The account that is built up by annual noncash expense deductions and is subtracted from Gross Loans on the Report of Condition is:

<p>D. allowance for possible loan losses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Demand Deposits

Funds placed in a bank that are accessible on demand.

Bank Income Source

The primary source of revenue for banks, generated through interest and fees.

Loan and Lease Loss Allowance

A contra-asset account reducing the gross loan value to reflect estimated credit losses.

Provision for Possible Loan Losses

An income statement item, a noncash expense that helps cover potential loan losses and reduce taxable income.

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Allowance for Possible Loan Losses

A balance sheet account representing a bank's estimate of potential losses from bad debts.

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Trading Account Assets

The value of securities a bank holds as a security dealer, typically government obligations.

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Net Noninterest Income

Noninterest income minus noninterest expense and provision for loan losses.

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Allowance for Possible Loan Losses

Account that is built up by annual noncash expense deductions and is subtracted from Gross Loans

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