The Primary Difference in Accounting for Available-For-Sale Debt Investments and Accounting

question 69

Multiple Choice

The primary difference in accounting for available-for-sale debt investments and accounting for trading debt investments is which of the following?

• A)Measuring the fair value of the long-term and short-term investment portfolios on the balance sheet.
• B)Determination of the acquisition cost.
• C)Reporting of the unrealized holding gain or loss on investments within the financial statements.
• D)Determination of the unrealized holding gain or loss.

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