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If the cost of an available-for-sale security exceeds its fair value by $40,000, the entry to recognize the loss


A) is not required since the share prices will likely rebound in the long run.
B) will show a debit to an expense account.
C) will show a credit to a contra-asset account that appears in the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet.
D) will show a debit to an unrealized loss account that is deducted in the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet.

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Under the equity method, the Stock Investments account is increased when the


A) investee company reports net income.
B) investee company pays a dividend.
C) investee company reports a loss.
D) stock investment is sold at a gain.

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On January 1, Skills Company purchased as a short-term investment a $1,000, 6% bond for $1,000. The bond pays interest on January 1. The bond is sold on July 1 for $1,200 plus accrued interest. Interest has not been accrued since the last interest payment date. What is the entry to record the cash proceeds at the time the bond is sold? a. Cash. \quad\quad 1,200 \quad Debt Investments \quad\quad 1,200 b. Cash \quad\quad 1,230 \quad Debt Investments \quad\quad 1,000 \quad Gain on Sale of Debt Investments \quad\quad 200 \quad Interest Revenue \quad\quad 30 c. Cash \quad\quad 1,230 \quad Debt Investments \quad\quad 1,200 \quad Interest Revenue \quad\quad 30 d. Cash \quad\quad 1,200 \quad Debt Investments \quad\quad 1,000 \quad Gain on Sale of Debt Investments \quad\quad 200

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Revenue is recognized when cash dividends are received under


A) the controlling interest method.
B) the cost method.
C) the equity method.
D) both the cost and equity methods.

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In recognizing a decline in the fair value of short-term stock investments, an unrealized loss account is debited because


A) management intends to realize this loss in the near future.
B) the securities have not been sold.
C) the stock market is volatile.
D) management cannot determine the exact amount of the loss in value.

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Available-for-sale securities are securities bought and held primarily for sale in the near term to generate income on short-term price differences.

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The balance in the Unrealized Gain or Loss-Equity account will


A) appear on the balance sheet as a contra asset.
B) appear on the income statement under Other Expenses and Losses.
C) appear as a deduction in the stockholders' equity section.
D) not be shown on the financial statements until the securities are sold.

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If one company owns more than 50% of the common stock of another company,


A) the cost method should be used to account for the investment.
B) a partnership exists.
C) a parent-subsidiary relationship exists.
D) the company whose stock is owned must be liquidated.

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Which of the following are accounted for at amortized cost under IFRS?


A) Available-for-sale investments
B) Trading investments
C) Non-trading equity investments
D) Held-for-collection investments

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Viejo Inc. earns $600,000 and pays cash dividends of $150,000 during 2014. Cruz Corporation owns 73,500 of the 210,000 outstanding shares of Viejo. What amount should Cruz show in the investment account at December 31, 2014 if the beginning of the year balance in the account was $40,000?


A) $197,500
B) $210,000
C) $157,500
D) $250,000

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If a short-term debt investment is sold, the Investment account is


A) debited for the fair value of the bonds at the sale date.
B) credited for the cost of the bonds at the sale date.
C) credited for the fair value of the bonds at the sale date.
D) debited for the cost of the bonds at the sale date.

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Mize Company owns 30% interest in the stock of Lyte Corporation. During the year, Lyte pays $20,000 in dividends to Mize, and reports $300,000 in net income. Mize Company's investment in Lyte will increase Mize \prime s net income by


A) $6,000.
B) $90,000.
C) $96,000.
D) $10,000.

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If an investor owns less than 20% of the common stock of another corporation as a long-term investment,


A) the equity method of accounting for the investment should be employed.
B) no dividends can be expected.
C) it is presumed that the investor has relatively little influence on the investee.
D) it is presumed that the investor has significant influence on the investee.

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Consolidated financial statements should be prepared only when a subsidiary company has a controlling interest in the parent company.

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Which one of the following would not be classified as a short-term investment?


A) Marketable stock securities
B) Equity method investments
C) Marketable debt securities
D) Short-term paper

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Bay Company acquires 60, 8%, 5 year, $1,000 Community bonds on January 1, 2014 for $60,000. Assume Community pays interest on January 1. The journal entry at December 31, 2014 would include a credit to


A) Interest Receivable for $2,400.
B) Interest Receivable for $4,800.
C) Accrued Expense for $4,800.
D) Interest Revenue for $4,800.

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All of the following statements about short-term investments are true except:


A) Short-term investments are also called marketable securities
B) Trading securities are always classified as short-term investments.
C) Short-term investments are listed below accounts receivable in the current asset section of the balance sheet.
D) Short-term assets must be readily marketable.

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Debt investments are investments in government and corporation bonds.

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On January 1, 2014, Gene Corp. paid $800,000 for 100,000 shares of Onofine Company's common stock, which represents 30% of Onofine \prime s outstanding common stock. Onofine reported net income of $200,000 and paid cash dividends of $60,000 during 2014. Gene should report the investment in Onofine Company on its December 31, 2014, balance sheet at:


A) $800,000
B) $758,000
C) $818,000
D) $842,000

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Which of the following investment classifications are the same for GAAP and IFRS?


A) Available-for-sale
B) Held-to-maturity
C) Non-trading
D) Trading.
IFRS

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