A(n) ________ is a document required to be filed by an equity security holder that states the amount of his or her interest against the debtor.
A) proof of claim
B) proof of interest
C) voluntary petition
D) involuntary petition

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A proof of interest is the correct term for a document filed by an equity security holder stating the amount of their interest against the debtor. This is distinct from a proof of claim, which is filed by creditors to claim a right to payment from the debtor. Voluntary and involuntary petitions are related to the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings, not the declaration of an equity holder's interest.

A(n) ________ Is a Document Required to Be Filed by an Equity