Which Type of Ebusiness Model Is Barnes &Noble Using

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which type of ebusiness model is Barnes &Noble using?

• A)pure-play
• B)brick-and-mortar
• C)click-and-mortar
• D)virtual

Understand the determination and accounting for the value of equity method investments over time.

Distinguish the accounting treatments for stock investments based on the level of influence (insignificant, significant, and controlling).

Understand the accounting for realized and unrealized gains or losses for different types of securities.

Identify how changes in fair value of investments impact financial statements and the differences between available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, and trading securities.

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Definitions:

Common-Carrier Delivery Contract

A type of contract in which purchased goods are delivered to the buyer via an independent contractor, such as a trucking line.

UPS

A global shipping and logistics company known for its package delivery services.

Shipped

The process of transporting goods or commodities from one place to another, typically involving the transfer of physical items through various modes of transport like land, air, or sea.

Insurable Interest

A requirement in insurance policies that the policyholder must stand to suffer a financial loss if the insured event occurs, giving them a legitimate interest in insuring the risk.