Debt Securities That Are Accounted for at Amortized Cost, Not

question 130

Multiple Choice

Debt securities that are accounted for at amortized cost, not fair value, are

• A) held-to-maturity debt securities.
• B) trading debt securities.
• C) available-for-sale debt securities.
• D) never-sell debt securities.

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Definitions:

Minimal Cash Balances

Minimal Cash Balances represent the smallest amount of cash that a business needs to keep on hand to meet its immediate payment obligations and avoid liquidity issues.

Restrictive Policy

A policy designed to limit or control certain actions, often used in the context of financial lending where certain covenants restrict borrower behavior.

Marketable Securities

Marketable securities are liquid financial instruments that can be quickly converted into cash at a price close to their market value.

Flexible Policy

A strategy or approach that allows for adjustments and modifications in response to changing conditions or information.