The Primary Difference in Accounting for Available-For-Sale Investments in Stock

question 92

Multiple Choice

The primary difference in accounting for available-for-sale investments in stock and accounting for trading investments in stock is which of the following?

• A) Where the unrealized holding loss or gain on investments is reported within the financial statements.
• B) Determination of the acquisition cost.
• C) Determination of the unrealized holding gain or loss.
• D) Measuring the market value of the long-term and short-term investment portfolios on the balance sheet.

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