In Recognizing a Decline in the Fair Value of Short-Term

question 69

Multiple Choice

In recognizing a decline in the fair value of short-term stock investments an unrealized loss account is debited because

• A) management intends to realize this loss in the near future.
• B) the securities have not been sold.
• C) the stock market is volatile.
• D) management cannot determine the exact amount of the loss in value.

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not change in total regardless of the level of output or activity in a business, such as rent, salaries, and loan payments.

Dynamic Pricing

A pricing tactic that involves constantly updating prices to reflect changes in supply, demand, or market conditions.

Shrinkflation

The process of items shrinking in size or quantity while their prices remain the same or increase.

Volume Maximization

A pricing objective that involves setting prices low to encourage a greater volume of purchases; also called penetration pricing.