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FINRA Series 7

Category - Series 7

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Big Easy Investment Banking, Inc., participates in a Western account underwriting of $10 million of municipal bonds by agreeing to underwrite 10% of the issue. One week later, $4 million remains unsold but Big Easy has distributed $1.5 million of bonds. What is the liability of Big Easy remaining in the account?
  1. $0
  2. $400,000
  3. $600,000
  4. $1,000,000
Explanation
Answer: D - $1,000,000. In a Western account, each underwriter has divided liability and each is responsibility only for his respective part. In this case, Big Easy is responsible for 10% of $10,000,000 - or $1,000,000.
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