During Oxidation,a Molecule or Atom

question 57

Multiple Choice

During oxidation,a molecule or atom

• A)gains protons.
• B)loses protons.
• C)gains electrons.
• D)loses electrons.

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:

Nominal Rate

The stated interest rate of a financial product, not accounting for inflation or compounding effects.

Compounded Quarterly

Refers to the method of applying interest to an existing principal amount and any accrued interest every quarter or three months.

Effective Yield

A measure of the return on an investment, taking into account the effect of compounding interest.

Simple Annualized

A method of calculating the return on an investment by annualizing its simple interest without accounting for compounding.