Question : 101. Which of the following would most likely not be classified : 1230347

 

 

101. Which of the following would most likely not be classified as Investment in Securities appearing between the Current Assets and the Property, Plant and Equipment sections of the balance sheet? A. United States Treasury Notes that the firm expects to hold for less than one yearB. investments in securities for the purpose of exerting significant influence over the investee’s dividend payout policyC. investments in securities for the purpose of exerting significant influence over the investee’s day-to-day operationsD. all of the aboveE. none of the above

 

102. Short-term marketable equity securities were acquired on July 1, Year 1 for $23,000, and classified as available-for-sale. On December 31, Year 1, the securities had a market value of $24,000, determined as follows: 

 

Cost

Fair Market Value

 

July 1, Year 1

December 31, Year 1

Security AA

$  9,000

$  7,000

Security BB

5,000

10,000

Security CC

    9,000

    7,000

Total

$23,000

$24,000

 

 

 

What adjustment is required to reflect December 31, Year 1 fair value? A. unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities of $1,000, reported in other comprehensive incomeB. unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities of $1,000, reported in the income statementC. realized holding gain on available-for-sale securities of $1,000, reported in the income statementD. realized holding gain on available-for-sale securities of $1,000, reported in other comprehensive incomeE. realized holding gain on available-for-sale securities of $1,000, reported in retained earnings

 

103. Monahan CompanyInformation concerning Monahan Company’s portfolio of debt securities at May 31, Year 6, and May 31, Year 7, is presented below. All of the debt securities were purchased by Monahan during June, Year 5. Prior to June, Year 5, Monahan had no investments in debt or equity securities. 

As of May 31, Year 6

Amortized Cost

Fair Value

Cleary Company bonds

$164,526

$168,300

Beauchamp Industry bonds

204,964

205,200

Morrow Inc. bonds

  305,785

  285,200

 

$675,275

$658,700

 

 

 

 

As of May 31, Year 7

Amortized Cost

Fair Value

Cleary Company bonds

$152,565

$147,600

Beauchamp Industry bonds

193,800

204,500

Morrow Inc. bonds

  289,130

  291,400

 

$635,495

$643,500

 

 

 

(CMA adapted, Jun 97 #11) Refer to the Monahan Company example. Assuming that the above securities are properly classified as available-for-sale securities under U.S. GAAP, the unrealized holding gain or loss as of May 31, Year 7, would be A. recognized as a $8,005 unrealized holding gain on the income statement.B. recognized as other comprehensive income with a year-end credit balance of $8,005 in the Unrealized Holding Gain/Loss account.C. recognized as a $24,580 unrealized holding loss on the income statement.D. recognized as a $24,580 unrealized holding loss in retained earnings.E. recognized as other comprehensive income with a year-end credit balance of $8,005in retained earnings.

 

104. (CMA adapted, Jun 97 #12) Refer to the Monahan Company example. Assuming that the above securities are properly classified as held-to-maturity securities under U.S. GAAP, the unrealized holding gain or loss as of May 31, Year 7, would  A. be recognized as a $8,005 unrealized holding gain on the income statement.B. be recognized as other comprehensive income with a year-end credit balance of $8,005 in the Unrealized Holding Gain/Loss account.C. be recognized as a $24,580 unrealized holding loss on the income statement.D. be recognized as a $24,580 unrealized holding loss in retained earnings.E. not be recognized.

 

105. According to U.S. GAAP, firms holding debt securities with a positive intent and ability to hold to maturity display such securities in the Investments section of the balance sheet at A. amortized acquisition cost .B. market value.C. maturity value.D. future value  of future cash flows.E. present value of future cash flows.

 

106. Which of the following would most likely be classified as Marketable Securities in the Current Assets section of the balance sheet? A. United States Treasury Notes that the firm expects to hold for less than one yearB. investments in securities for the purpose of exerting significant influence over the investee’s dividend payout policeC. investments in securities for the purpose of exerting significant influence over the investee’s licensing of a patentD. investments in securities for the purpose of exerting control over the investee’s day-to-day operationsE. none of the above

 

107. U.S. GAAP requires firms holding securities available-for-sale to value the securities on the balance sheet after acquisition at A. an amount based on acquisition cost.B. market value, with changes in market value of securities held at the end of the accounting period reported each period in income.C. market value, with changes in market value of securities held at the end of the accounting period not affecting reported income until the firm sells, or otherwise disposes of, the securities.D. market value, with changes in market value of securities held at the end of the accounting period reported each period in retained earnings.E. present value of future cash flows, with changes in market value of securities held at the end of the accounting period reported each period in retained earnings.

 

108. U.S. GAAP requires firms holding debt and equity securities, as well as derivatives, as trading securities to value the securities on the balance sheet after acquisition at A. an amount based on acquisition cost.B. market value, with changes in market value of securities held at the end of the accounting period reported each period in income.C. market value, with changes in market value of securities held at the end of the accounting period not affecting reported income until the firm sells, or otherwise disposes of, the securities.D. present value of future cash flows, with changes in present value of future cash flows of securities held at the end of the accounting period reported each period in income. E. present value of future cash flows, with changes in present value of future cash flows of securities held at the end of the accounting period not affecting reported income until the firm sells, or otherwise disposes of, the securities.

 

109. U.S. GAAP requires firms holding debt and equity securities as securities available-for-sale to treat unrealized holding gains or losses each period as A. an increase or decrease in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a separate shareholder equity account).B. as an increase or decrease in reported Net Income for the period.C. as an increase or decrease in reported Retained Earnings for the period.D. a separate footnote disclosure to the financial statements.E. none of the above

 

110. U.S. GAAP requires firms holding minority, passive investments in debt and equity securities as securities available-for-sale that the firm intends to sell within one year to report them as A. Investments in Securities in the Current asset section of the balance sheet.B. Investments in Securities in the Long-term asset section of the balance sheet.C. Marketable Securities in the Current asset section of the balance sheet.D. Marketable Securities in the Long-term asset section of the balance sheet.E. none of the above