At the End of the First Year of Operations the Total

question 26

Multiple Choice

At the end of the first year of operations the total cost of the trading securities portfolio is $245000. Total fair value is $250000. The financial statements should show

• A) an addition to an asset of $5000 and a realized gain of $5000.
• B) an addition to an asset of $5000 and an unrealized gain of $5000 in the stockholders' equity section.
• C) an addition to an asset of $5000 in the current assets section and an unrealized gain of $5000 in "Other revenues and gains."
• D) an addition to an asset of $5000 in the current assets section and a realized gain of $5000 in "Other revenues and gains."

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Definitions:

Smoothing

In conflict resolution, smoothing refers to an approach that emphasizes agreement and minimizes disagreement to reach a harmonious outcome.

Superordinate Goals

Goals that are shared and require cooperative efforts from individuals or groups that might otherwise have individual or conflicting objectives.

Compromise

An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

Negotiating

The process of discussing and reaching a mutual agreement between parties with differing needs or opinions.