If the Fair Value of an Available-For-Sale Investment Declines for a Reason

question 81

Multiple Choice

If the fair value of an available-for-sale investment declines for a reason that is viewed as "other than temporary",

• A)the investment is not written down to fair value.
• B)the investment is written down to fair value, and the impairment loss is recognized in net income.
• C)the investment is written down to fair value, and the impairment loss is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income.
• D)the investment is treated the same way it would be treated if the decline in fair value was viewed as temporary.

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Definitions:

Foreign Subsidiaries

Companies that are owned or controlled by another corporation (the parent company) and are located in a country different from where the parent company operates.

Goodwill Amortization

The gradual write-off of the premium paid over the fair market value in a business acquisition, reflecting the diminishing value of the goodwill asset over time.

Accounting Purposes

The rationale or objective behind financial record-keeping and reporting activities.

Tax Purposes

Refers to considerations or actions taken to comply with tax laws and regulations, often aiming to optimize tax efficiency.