Are Outstanding Credit Card Balances Counted as Part of the Money

question 5

Multiple Choice

Are outstanding credit card balances counted as part of the money supply?

• A)no;credit card balances reflect funds that have been borrowed.Unlike money,they cannot be used as a means of payment.
• B)yes;they are used to purchase things and therefore they are included in the money supply figures.
• C)they are included in the M1 money supply,but not the M2 figures.
• D)they are included in the M2 money supply,but not the M1 figures.

Describe the differences between trading securities, available-for-sale securities, and held-to-maturity securities.

Explain the significance of consolidated financial statements and the conditions under which they are prepared.

Understand the accounting treatment for different types of investments, including trading, available-for-sale, and held-to-maturity securities.

Identify and interpret the impact of investments on the income statement and balance sheet.

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