Harley-Davidson provides the following footnote in its (10-mathrm{K}) report relating to the securitization of receivables by its
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Harley-Davidson provides the following footnote in its \(10-\mathrm{K}\) report relating to the securitization of receivables by its finance subsidiary, Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS).
a. Describe in your own words, the securitization process employed by HDFS.
b. What benefits does Harley derive by securitizing receivables in this manner?
c. The FASB has proposed an amendment to an existing standard that, if passed, could require consolidation of the trust. What effect will this have on Harley? Will there still be a benefit to securitization? Explain.
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Financial Accounting For MBAs
ISBN: 9781934319345
4th Edition
Authors: Peter D. Easton, John J. Wild, Robert F. Halsey, Mary Lea McAnally
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