Equity Securities Classification and Reporting Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>At purchase price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are equity investments measured after their initial recognition if their fair value is not easily determinable?

    <p>They continue to be reported at their original cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the fair value method for equity investments?

    <p>The fair value method is applied to both trading and available-for-sale securities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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