The Auditor Prepares a Schedule for Marketable Securities

question 12

Multiple Choice

The auditor prepares a schedule for marketable securities.Which of the following is not one of the items included related to the value of the securities?

• A)cost.
• B)year-end market value.
• C)carrying value for debt instruments.
• D)interest and dividends.

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