Unrealized Gains and Losses on Trading Securities Are Not Included

question 28

True/False

Unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are not included in the calculation of net income.

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Definitions:

Units-Of-Production Method

An approach to depreciation that allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life based on its output or usage, rather than the passage of time.

Scrap Value

The estimated resale value of an asset after its useful life is over and it can no longer be used as intended.

Double-Declining-Balance

A method that determines a depreciation amount for the first year that is approximately twice the straight-line rate.

Scrap Value

The predicted revenue from selling an asset at the conclusion of its serviceable life.