All of the Following Are True for Available-For-Sale Equity Securities

question 98

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true for Available-for-sale equity securities except:

• A)Are recorded at cost when acquired.
• B)May earn dividends that are reported in that year's income statement.
• C)May be classified as either short-term or long-term securities.
• D)Are reported at market value on the balance sheet.
• E)Are actively managed like Trading Securities.

Recognize the role of industry averages in evaluating a business.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business, including supplier relationships and customer familiarity.

Acknowledge the importance of formalizing verbal agreements in writing when purchasing a business.

Understand the increasing popularity of buying existing businesses as a pathway to small business ownership.

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