Which of the Following Is the Best Description of Investments

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of investments in available-for-sale securities?

• A)Investments in bonds that management intends to hold to maturity.
• B)Investments in stocks or bonds that are held primarily for the purpose of selling them in the near future.
• C)Investments in more than fifty percent of the voting stock of another company.
• D)Investments in securities that are accounted for under the market value method other than trading securities and held-to-maturity investments.

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