The Primary Difference in Accounting for Available-For-Sale Securities and Accounting

question 32

Multiple Choice

The primary difference in accounting for available-for-sale securities and accounting for trading securities is:

• A)Measuring the fair value of the long-term and short-term stock portfolios.
• B)Computing the cost at acquisition.
• C)Determining where the unrealized holding gain or loss on investments is reported in the financial statements; in current net income or in comprehensive income.
• D)Accounting for dividends received.

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Big Five

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