please state that the major difference in the accountingfor a portfolio of "trading securities" vs. a portfolio of"available-for-sale securities" vs. "held-to-maturity"?
In other words, what are the main difference in accountingtreatment between the two categorized investment holdings, tradingsecurities vs. available-for-sale securities?, (the rationalebehind, does this rationale make sense to you?)
please state that the major difference in the accountingfor a portfolio of "trading securities" vs. a portfolio of"available-for-sale securities" vs. "held-to-maturity"?
In other words, what are the main difference in accountingtreatment between the two categorized investment holdings, tradingsecurities vs. available-for-sale securities?, (the rationalebehind, does this rationale make sense to you?)
Related questions
1. Sork Inc. has a portfolio of marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities. At the end of the year, the fair values of the securities exceeded their costs. How should Sork report the unrealized gains on its portfolio of marketable securities in the statement of stockholdersâ equity?
I. Only the cumulative amount of net gains are reported in the statement of stockholdersâ equity.
II. Only current period changes in the value of the investment are reported in the statement of stockholdersâ equity.
III. A correct journal entry to report unrealized gains would be an increase to the investment and an increase to other comprehensive income.
Multiple Choice
a. I and III only
b. II and III only
c. I only
d. III only
2. During 20X9, Alpha Co. purchased debt securities classified as trading securities. At the end of 20X9, the market value of Alphaâs investment in debt securities exceeded the amortized cost. Alpha should report the debt securities on its 20X9 balance sheet at
Multiple Choice
a. Amortized cost
b. Market value
c. Cost
d. Lower of cost or market
3. Misk Co. purchased the following securities during 20X7 to be classified as held-to-maturity securities, trading securities, or available-for-sale securities:
I. Debt securities bought and held for the purposes of reselling in the near future.
II. U.S. Treasury bonds that Misk intends and is able to hold to maturity.
III. Convertible preferred stock that Misk does not intend to sell in the near future.
Which of above securities purchased by Misk should be classified as available-for-sale securities?
Multiple Choice
a. I and II only
b. I and III only
c. III only
d. None of the above
4. Data regarding Rock Corp.âs available-for-sale securities follows:
| Cost | Market Value | ||||||
| December 31, 20X7 | $ | 80,000 | $ | 65,000 | |||
| December 31, 20X8 | $ | 80,000 | $ | 90,000 | |||
Differences between cost and market values are considered temporary. Rock does not elect the fair value option of accounting for available-for-sale securities.
Rockâs accumulated other comprehensive income would be
Multiple Choice
a. $0
b. $10,000
c. $25,000
d. $15,000
