Solved

Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding Investments in Securities

Question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding investments in securities available-for-sale?


A) Firms initially record investments in securities available-for-sale at acquisition cost, including transaction costs.
B) If a firm classifies debt securities as available-for-sale, it must amortize any difference between the purchase price and the maturity value of the debt over the remaining term to maturity.
C) The amortization of any difference between the purchase price and the maturity value of the debt makes interest revenue on these debt securities differ from the cash receipts for debt service payments.
D) On the date of each balance sheet, firms measure securities classified as available-for-sale at fair value.
E) The difference between amortized cost for debt securities or the carrying value for equity securities and the fair value of these securities is a realized holding gain or loss.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents