Finance Chapter 12 - Financial Investments
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What is the definition of fair value under GAAP?

  • The amount an independent buyer is willing to pay for an asset. (correct)
  • The estimated average cost of an asset.
  • The historical cost adjusted for inflation.
  • The value determined by management's hypothetical scenario.
  • Which valuation method is used for assets actively traded on financial markets?

  • Mark-to-model
  • Estimated value method
  • Historical cost method
  • Mark-to-market (correct)
  • What does Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy rely on?

  • Observable inputs other than quoted prices. (correct)
  • Management's internal estimates.
  • Historical data adjusted for market changes.
  • Quoted prices in active markets.
  • How are passive investments recorded when acquired?

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    When a passive investment is sold, how is the gain or loss calculated?

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    What is an example of a Level 3 input in the fair value hierarchy?

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    What type of companies do investors in passive investments typically not possess?

    <p>Sufficient shares to influence management decisions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is reported as a component of other income on the income statement?

    <p>Gains or losses from the sale of passive investments. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason companies purchase the debt and equity securities of other companies?

    <p>To strategically penetrate or expand in the market (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an investor with passive influence over an investee company?

    <p>Ownership of less than 20% of voting stock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of influence is presumed with ownership between 20% to 50% of voting stock?

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    What determines the accounting treatment for financial investments?

    <p>The type and amount of securities purchased (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of controlling influence?

    <p>Ability to affect the strategic corporate direction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which accounting treatment is applied for passive investments in equity securities?

    <p>Fair Value through Net Income (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a company choose to engage in financial investments?

    <p>To enhance relationships with other organizations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which condition can control be presumed even with less than 50% ownership?

    <p>Through legal agreements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of significant influence?

    <p>Influence derived through legal agreements and percentage of stock owned (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the degree of influence affect accounting treatment for investments?

    <p>It determines the classification as Trading or Available-for-Sale Securities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the amount of the unrealized loss that is recognized in the investment asset?

    <p>$13,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the unrealized loss recorded in the financial statements?

    <p>Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical accounting treatment for passive equity investments?

    <p>Fair Value through Income (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition indicates the existence of significant influence by the investor over the investee?

    <p>Ability to affect financial or operating policies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario is the Equity Method applied by the investor?

    <p>When significant influence exists (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the shares of the investee's dividends treated under the Equity Method?

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    Which of the following is NOT true about the Fair Value Adjustment for available-for-sale investments?

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    Which of the following best describes a rationale for making investments with significant influence?

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    What is the total amount of current assets after consolidation?

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    Which adjustment is made to eliminate Technix’s equity during consolidation?

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    After elimination adjustments, what is the consolidated total liabilities?

    <p>$38,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount of consolidated assets after all adjustments?

    <p>$251,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What entry does WebPros make to record the semi-annual interest income from the Technix bonds?

    <p>Interest Income 25,000; Cash 25,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial investment made by WebPros in Technix?

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    What happens to the value of Technix bonds in WebPros' financial statements if the company intends to hold them to maturity?

    <p>The investment remains reported at its initial cost (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If WebPros classifies its Technix bonds as trading securities, which of the following statements is true?

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    Which of the following best describes available-for-sale securities?

    <p>Intended to be held for capital gains and interest revenue. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a rise in market interest rates affect the fair value of WebPros' Technix bonds?

    <p>The fair value will decrease to $487,000. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best accounting treatment for the Technix bonds if WebPros does not have the intent to hold them to maturity?

    <p>They should be marked to market value as trading or available-for-sale securities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does the classification of Technix bonds as trading securities have on the income statement?

    <p>Interest income is included, and any price changes result in gains or losses being recognized. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method should WebPros use if the fair value of Technix bonds is affected by market conditions but they plan to hold them long-term?

    <p>Held-to-maturity method (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount that WebPros invested to acquire a 40% interest in Technix?

    <p>$60,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much income share does WebPros recognize from Technix's $8,000 net income using the equity method?

    <p>$3,200 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If Technix paid $6,000 in dividends, what will be WebPros' share of the dividends?

    <p>$2,400 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition does GAAP require consolidation of financial statements?

    <p>When the investor owns more than 50% of the voting common stock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What affects the year-end balance of WebPros' investment in Technix after recording income and dividends?

    <p>Investment income and dividends received (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered in consolidation accounting for an investor with control?

    <p>Report the investor's net income (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of recognizing investment income on the Investment in Technix account?

    <p>It increases the investment account (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method should be used to account for an investment where an investor owns more than 50% of the voting common stock?

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    Flashcards

    Financial Investments

    Purchases of debt and equity securities of other companies, used for short-term cash investment, strategic alliances, or market expansion

    Fair Value Hierarchy

    A three-level classification of the value of an investment, used in accounting, based on the reliability of the valuation technique.

    Trading Securities

    Debt securities bought and held primarily for short-term profit; accounted for at fair value on the income statement.

    Available-for-Sale Securities

    Debt securities not intended for immediate resale, reported at fair value with changes recorded in other comprehensive income

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    Passive Investments

    Investments in equity securities with less than 20% ownership, where the investor can't control the investee company.

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    Significant Influence

    Ownership between 20% and 50% (or equivalent influence), allowing the investor to influence but not control the investee company.

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    Controlling Influence

    Ownership of 50% or more, or similar control via legal agreements. This gives the investor overall control.

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    Equity Method

    Accounting method used for investments with significant influence; investor records its share of the investee's income or loss in its own income statement.

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    Fair Value Through Net Income

    Accounting treatment for passive investments in equity securities; the investment is reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in the net income.

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    Investee

    The company that is the subject of the investment by another company.

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    Fair Value

    The amount an independent buyer would pay for an asset.

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    Mark-to-Market

    Fair value calculation using quoted prices of actively traded assets.

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    Mark-to-Model

    Fair value calculation when there's no active market for the asset, based on models.

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    Level 1 Fair Value

    Fair value determined from quoted prices of identical assets/liabilities in an active market.

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    Investment Recording (Acquisition)

    Passive investments are recorded at cost on the purchase date.

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    Investment Recording (Sale)

    Gain or loss on investment sale is calculated as Proceeds from sale less the Book value of the investment.

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    Held-to-Maturity Method

    A method for accounting for debt securities where the investor intends to hold the bonds until maturity. Value changes aren't recorded in the income statement, value is only recorded at cost on the balance sheet.

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    Available-for-Sale (AFS) Securities

    Debt securities held for investment income and potentially capital gains. Management may sell when advantageous or if needed.

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    Interest Income

    Income earned from interest paid on debt securities.

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    Investment in Technix

    An asset, typically a debt security. Recorded at cost.

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    Bond

    A financial instrument, typically debt, where a borrower issues a bond to a lender, promising to repay a certain amount of money at a specific time with interest payments.

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    Investment Marking to Fair Value

    Debentures are recorded on the balance sheet at current market value when there is no intention to hold them to maturity. Reporting at fair market value is required.

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    Fair Value Adjustment

    An adjustment made to the value of an investment in a company based on changes in its market value.

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    Available-for-Sale Investments

    Investments whose unrealized gains or losses are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI).

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    Unrealized Loss

    A loss in value of an investment that has not yet been realized through a sale.

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    Investment Account

    The account tracking the cost and value of an investment.

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    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)

    A component of equity that encompasses unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, that are not yet realized.

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    Consolidation accounting

    A process of combining the financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries to reflect the economic performance of the entire group as a single entity.

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    Eliminating adjustments

    Changes made during consolidation to remove duplicate entries and ensure a unified picture of the group's financial position, eliminating intercompany transactions.

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    Contributed capital

    Capital contributed by shareholders to the company, representing the funds invested by the owners.

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    Retained earnings

    Accumulated profits that have not been distributed to shareholders, representing the company's accumulated earnings over time.

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    Investee Income

    The net income earned by the company in which an investor has an investment. The investor records its share of the investee's income on its own financial statements under the equity method.

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    Investee Dividend

    A distribution of profits paid by the company in which an investor has an investment. The investor records its share of the dividends received as a reduction in the investment account.

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    Intercompany Transactions

    Financial transactions that occur between two companies that are under common control. These transactions are eliminated when preparing consolidated financial statements.

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    Control

    In accounting, control refers to the ability to direct the financial and operating policies of a company. This is typically achieved by owning a majority of the voting shares.

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    Purchase at Book Value

    When a company acquires another company by exchanging its own shares for all the shares of the target company, the acquisition is recorded at the book value of the target company's assets.

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    Eliminate Intercompany Transactions

    When preparing consolidated financial statements, transactions between the parent and subsidiary company are eliminated to avoid double counting and provide an accurate picture of the combined entity.

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    Study Notes

    Chapter 12 - Financial Investments

    • Companies purchase debt and equity securities for various reasons, including short-term investment of excess cash, strategic alliances, and market expansion.
    • Accounting for financial investments depends on both the type and amount of securities purchased, as well as the degree of influence or control the investor exerts over the investee company.
    • Different levels of influence/control exist, including passive (<20% of outstanding voting stock), significant influence (20% to 50% of outstanding voting stock), and control (>50% of outstanding voting stock).
    • Passive investments are recorded at cost on the purchase date and gains/losses are reported in other income when the investment is sold.

    Fair Value

    • Fair value is defined as the amount an independent buyer would pay for an asset based on an active market (mark-to-market) or when there is no active market (mark-to-model).
    • The fair value hierarchy has three levels:
      • Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets/liabilities
      • Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 (e.g., quoted prices for similar assets/liabilities or interest rates)
      • Level 3: Unobservable inputs only available to the reporting entity (e.g., management estimates).

    Investment Treatment and Effects

    • Trading Securities: Active buying/selling for profit; fair value changes reported to income statement.
    • Available-for-Sale Securities: Held for capital gains/interest/dividends; fair value changes reported to accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI).
    • Held-to-Maturity Securities: Held to maturity; cost method used on the balance sheet; no gains/losses recognized on income statement during holding period.
    • Investors who intend to hold a debt security to maturity report it at cost, not fair value.

    Passive Equity Investments

    • Investments in equity of another company are accounted for as Fair Value through Net Income, similar to trading debt securities. Unrealized gains/losses are reported in income.

    Investments with Significant Influence (Equity Method)

    • Significant influence exists when an investor can affect the financing or operating policies of the investee. Reasons for investment include strategic alliances, expansion to new locations or participating in research & development (R&D) to reduce risk..
    • Investments with significant influence are not reported at fair value; rather, the investment is initially recorded at cost. The investor reports their share of income or losses. Dividends received are recorded as a reduction of the investment balance.

    Investments with Control (Consolidation)

    • Applicable when an investor owns more than 50% of the voting common stock.
    • GAAP requires consolidation of the investor and investee's balance sheets. Intercompany transactions are eliminated. Assets and liabilities are combined.

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