GAGAS Include the AICPA Generally Accepted Auditing Standards for Field

question 32

True/False

GAGAS include the AICPA generally accepted auditing standards for field work and reporting.

Grasp the rules for consolidation, including the percentage of ownership that generally signifies control.

Distinguish between equity securities that do and do not qualify as investments in securities (e.g., common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible bonds, stock options).

Interpret how to account for investments in debt securities, exempting certain securities that don’t qualify.

Understand the distinctions and appropriate use of the equity method, cost method, and consolidation method for accounting for investments.

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