What Balance Sheet Amount Would Beresford Report for Its Total

question 72

Multiple Choice

What balance sheet amount would Beresford report for its total investment securities at 12/31/08?

• A)$637,000
• B)$644,500
• C)$645,400
• D)None of these is correct.The held-to-maturity securities are reported at amortized cost, and the others are reported at fair value.

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