ACCA · Question 15 · Capital and the financing of companies
Section A
Which of the following statements correctly describes a key difference between a fixed charge and a floating charge?
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A fixed charge must be registered at Companies House, but a floating charge does not require registration.
A fixed charge attaches to a specific asset, whereas a floating charge hovers over a shifting class of assets.
A floating charge ranks higher in priority than a fixed charge in the event of liquidation.
A company can freely dispose of an asset subject to a fixed charge without the lender's permission.
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