BTU, or British thermal unit, is the industry-standard used to measure the heating efficiency of furnaces. In addition to BTU ratings, furnace manufacturers might include a Manual J Load rating and a percentage of energy efficiency.
A bond is a debt investment in which an investor loans money to an entity (typically corporate or governmental) which borrows the funds for a defined period of time at a variable or fixed interest rate. Bonds are used by companies, municipalities, states and sovereign governments to raise money and finance a variety of projects and activities.
Best Answer: 1.Bond interest paid by a corporation is an expense, whereas dividends paid are not an expense of the corporation. 2.Financial leverage refers to the practice of borrowing at one rate and investing at another. 3.Neither corporate bond interest nor dividends is deductible for income tax purposes. 4.Secured...