If a Company Chooses to Report Its Assets Using the Fair

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True/False

If a company chooses to report its assets using the fair value option they must report any unrealized gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value on its balance sheet.

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded over time for fixed assets, signifying the reduction in their value.

Fair Value

An estimated market value of an asset or liability based on current market prices or valuations of similar instruments.

Mortgage

A loan secured by real property, typically paid back with interest over a long period, used by individuals and businesses to purchase real estate.

Allowance Account

An account used in accounting to record reductions in the carrying amount of accounts receivable, due to potential or estimated uncollectible debts.