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How are trading securities reported on the financial statements?
How are trading securities reported on the financial statements?
- At historical cost, with gains and losses recognized upon sale
- At fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income
- At the lower of cost or market value
- At fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings (correct)
What is the accounting treatment for available-for-sale securities?
What is the accounting treatment for available-for-sale securities?
- Reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings
- Reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income (correct)
- Reported at the lower of cost or market value
- Reported at cost with no adjustments
How are dividends received from equity investments accounted for?
How are dividends received from equity investments accounted for?
- Dividends are recognized as income for available-for-sale securities, but not for trading securities
- Dividends are recognized as income for both trading and available-for-sale securities (correct)
- Dividends are not recognized as income for either trading or available-for-sale securities
- Dividends are recognized as income for trading securities, but not for available-for-sale securities
What is the initial measurement basis for equity investments?
What is the initial measurement basis for equity investments?
How are equity investments measured after their initial recognition if their fair value is not easily determinable?
How are equity investments measured after their initial recognition if their fair value is not easily determinable?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the fair value method for equity investments?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the fair value method for equity investments?