Exam 13: Investments and Fair Value Accounting

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The amortization of discounts or premiums are recorded as part of interest income on the income statement.

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The account Unrealized Gain (Loss)on Trading Securities should be included in the

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Journalize the entries to record the following selected transactions of Oliver Co.: Journalize the entries to record the following selected transactions of Oliver Co.:

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Interest revenue on bonds is reported

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In general,consolidated financial statements should be prepared

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Newville Corporation reported net income of $50,000 in 2015.They have 10,000 shares of $100 par,6% preferred stock and 50,000 shares of $2 common stock outstanding.During 2012 Newville paid the preferred stockholder's a $6 per share dividend and also paid $30,000 to common shareholders.The market value of Newville's stock is: Preferred - $105 and Common - $10. (1)Calculate Newville's dividend yield. (2)Why does the dividend yield vary widely across firms?

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The equity method of accounting for investments

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When the cost method is used to account for an investment,the carrying value of the investment is affected by

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Which of the following is not a part of comprehensive income?

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Yankton Company began the year without an investment portfolio.During the year they purchased investments classified as available-for-sale securities at a cost of $13,000.At the end of the year,the market value of the securities was $11,000.The Yankton Company's financial statements for the current year should show

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The account Unrealized Gain (Loss)on Available-For-Sale Securities should be included in the

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Jarvis Corporation makes an investment in 100 shares of Saxton Company's common stock.The stock is purchased for $45 a share plus brokerage fees of $280.The entry for the purchase is:

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Prepare the journal entries for the following transactions for Batson Co. Prepare the journal entries for the following transactions for Batson Co.

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Growth firms generally pay regular dividends to stockholders.

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Comprehensive income does not affect net income or retained earnings.

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Following is data for the available-for-sale securities held by AdBrand Company as of December 31,2012. Following is data for the available-for-sale securities held by AdBrand Company as of December 31,2012.     Required: (1)Complete the table above to find the total cost and fair value for the company's available-for-sale securities portfolio. (2)Calculate and record the required December 31,2012 adjustment. (3)Explain how the adjustment from step (2)is reported on AdBrand's 2012 financial statements. Required: (1)Complete the table above to find the total cost and fair value for the company's available-for-sale securities portfolio. (2)Calculate and record the required December 31,2012 adjustment. (3)Explain how the adjustment from step (2)is reported on AdBrand's 2012 financial statements.

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Temporary investments are recorded at their cost which would include broker's commissions.

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If the bonds are purchased between interest dates,the purchase price includes accrued interest since the last interest payment.

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The cost method of accounting for stock

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Purchased $400,000 of ABC Co.5% bonds at 100 plus accrued interest of $4,500.Sold $250,000 of bonds at 97.The journal entry for the purchase would include:

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