If the Fair Value of an Available-For-Sale Security Exceeds Its

question 150

True/False

If the fair value of an available-for-sale security exceeds its cost the security should be written up to fair value and a realized gain should be recognized.

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Definitions:

Sales

The cumulative amount of money made by a business from selling its goods or services.

Average Collection Period

The average collection period is the average amount of time it takes for a business to receive payments owed by its customers for sales made on credit.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for.

Sales on Account

Transactions where goods or services are delivered with payment to be made at a later date, typically recorded as accounts receivable.