Coverage ratios, like times interest earned and cash coverage ratio, allow
A) a firm's management to assess how well they meet short-term liabilities.
B) a firm's shareholders to assess how well the firm will meet its short-term liabilities.
C) a firm's creditors to assess how well the firm will meet its interest obligations.
D) a firm's creditors to assess how well the firm will meet its short-term liabilities other than interest expense.
Answer: C