If the Fair Value of a Held-To-Maturity Investment Declines for a Reason

question 65

Multiple Choice

If the fair value of a held-to-maturity 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:

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