All of the Following Statements Regarding Accounting for Trading Securities

question 59

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding accounting for trading securities under U.S.GAAP are true except:

• A)The entire portfolio of trading securities is reported at fair value.
• B)An unrealized gain or loss from a change in fair value is reported on the income statement.
• C)A realized gain or loss is recorded when the securities are sold and reported on the income statement.
• D)When the period-end fair value adjustment for the portfolio of trading securities is computed,it includes the cost and fair value of any securities sold.
• E)Any prior period fair value adjustment to the portfolio is not used to compute the gain or loss from sale of individual transactions.

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Definitions:

Security

Measures or protocols taken to protect a person, group, or entity against threats or harmful activities.

Stability

The state of being steady, consistent, and free from significant change or fluctuation.

Low Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural perspective that tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, and is more accepting of unstructured situations.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the degree to which people in a society attempt to cope with anxiety by minimizing uncertainty.