To Determine Whether Facts Support Management's Intent to Hold Securities

question 22

Multiple Choice

To determine whether facts support management's intent to hold securities to maturity,an auditor might

• A) Study the entity's cash flow forecasts.
• B) Obtain published market quotations.
• C) Compare fair value of the securities to cost.
• D) Confirm that the securities are held by a broker.

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