If the Fair Value of a Debt Investment That Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

If the fair value of a debt investment that is classified as an available-for-sale investment declines for a reason that is viewed as "other than temporary" because the company has incurred a credit loss on the investment:

• A) The investment is written down to fair value, and only the noncredit-loss component of the impairment loss is recognized in net income.
• B) The investment is written down to fair value, and the entire impairment loss is recognized in net income.
• C) The investment is written down to fair value, and only the credit-loss component of the impairment loss is recognized in net income.
• D) The investment is written down to fair value, but none of the impairment loss is recognized in net income.

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