Under the Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting, Investment Revenues for the Current

question 1

Multiple Choice

Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, investment revenues for the current period should include

• A) only interest and dividends received.
• B) all interest and dividends received during the period plus all accruals of interest and dividends earned.
• C) all interest and dividends received plus gains and losses on securities that were sold during the period.
• D) all interest and dividends received, all gains and losses on securities sold, and all changes in market values on securities held in the portfolio at year-end.

Recognize the role of discretionary fiscal policy in budget deficits during various economic conditions.

Understand the effects of U.S interest rates and public debt on the economy and the federal budget.

Realize the significance of managing the costs of servicing federal debt to sustain deficits.

Recognize the historical trends in federal budget deficits and surpluses.

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