At the Beginning of the Year a Company Had a Debit

question 72

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the year a company had a debit balance in the account Market Adjustment--Trading Securities.During the year the company did not buy or sell any trading securities,but at the end of the year the related market adjustment account had a credit balance.This change indicates that

• A) a loss on the income statement was recognized.
• B) a gain on the income statement was recognized.
• C) the value of the investment account increased.
• D) the value of the investment account decreased.

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Definitions:

Investing Activities

Transactions involving the purchase and sale of long-term assets and other investments, represented in the cash flow statement, that are not related to the entity's primary business operations.

Cash Outflow

Money or cash disbursed by a business for various purposes like operating expenses, investment, and financing activities.

Inventory Purchase

The acquisition of goods and materials that a company intends to sell or use in production, recorded as an asset on the balance sheet until sold.

Financing Activity

Transactions and events where cash is obtained from or repaid to investors and creditors, excluding those relating to operating and investing activities.