How Should Marketable Securities Be Valued When Reported in a Permanent

question 18

Multiple Choice

How should marketable securities be valued when reported in a Permanent Fund's balance sheet?

• A)at the cost to the donor of the investments
• B)at the fair value of the investments on the date received by the government
• C)at the fair value of the investments as of the balance sheet date
• D)at the amount paid to acquire the securities

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