Changes in the Value of Available-For-Sale Securities

question 65

Multiple Choice

Changes in the value of available-for-sale securities

• A) are reported as part of stockholders' equity
• B) are recognized on the income statement
• C) are not recognized
• D) are recognized on the income statement and as part of stockholders' equity

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