Which of the Following Is a Statement Regarding In-Substance Defeasance

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a statement regarding in-substance defeasance of bonds?

A) The government must place cash or other assets in an irrevocable trust sufficient to pay all future interest and principal payments for the debt being defeased.
B) The government must agree to maintain sufficient cash and investment balances in its debt service fund to cover all interest and principal payments for the debt being defeased.
C) The government must pledge to transfer amounts to an escrow agent prior to the due date for each interest and principal payment for the debt being defeased.
D) The government must agree to maintain sufficient unrestricted cash and investments in its governmental funds to cover all interest and principal payments for the debt being defeased.