On Each Balance Sheet After the Purchase Date, Investments in Long-Term

question 94

Multiple Choice

On each balance sheet after the purchase date, investments in long-term available-for-sale securities are reported at:

• A)cost.
• B)the lower-of-cost-or-market.
• C)amortized cost.
• D)fair value.

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