A Requirement for a Security to Be Classified as Held-To-Maturity

question 2

Multiple Choice

A requirement for a security to be classified as held-to-maturity is

• A) Positive intent
• B) The security must be a debt security
• C) Ability to hold the security to maturity
• D) All of these are required.

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock is made up of shares that have been issued and subsequently bought back by the company that issued them, which decreases the number of shares available on the open market.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.

Par Preferred Stock

Preferred shares issued at a stated value (par value), which typically determines the dividend payments and is considered during liquidation.

Journalize

The process of recording transactions in a journal, which includes detailing the financial transactions of a company in chronological order.