All of the following are key similarities between GAAP and IFRS with respect to accounting for investments except:(a) IFRS and GAAP require the same accounting for equity securities.(b) IFRS and GAAP apply the equity method to significant influence equity investments.(c) IFRS and GAAP have a fair value option for financial instruments.(d) the accounting for impairment of investments is similar, although IFRS allows recovery of impairment losses.

All of the following are key similarities between GAAP and IFRS with respect to accounting for investments except:(a) IFRS and GAAP require the same accounting for equity securities.(b) IFRS and GAAP apply the equity method to significant influence equity investments.(c) IFRS and GAAP have a fair value option for financial instruments.(d) the accounting for impairment of investments is similar, although IFRS allows recovery of impairment losses.

Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

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Chapter13: Investments And Long-term Receivables

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All of the following are key similarities between GAAP and IFRS with respect to accounting for investments except: a. IFRS and GAAP require the same accounting for equity securities. b. IFRS and GAAP apply the equity method to significant influence equity investments. c. IFRS and GAAP have a fair value option for financial instruments. d. the accounting for impairment of investments is similar, although IFRS allows recovery of impairment losses. 2. Which of the following statements is correct?
IFRS requires companies to measure their financial assets at fair value except when based on:(a) whether the equity method of accounting is used.(b) whether the fi nancial asset is a debt investment.(c) whether the fi nancial asset is an equity investment.(d) whether an investment is classifi ed as trading.
Which of the following is correct regarding the classification of investment in debt instruments as financial asset at fair value through OCI? Group of answer choices A. An entity may make an irrevocable election to classify investment in a debt instrument that is not ‘held for trading’ as such. B. All of these. C. This classification is not allowed for investment in debt instruments. D. In order to be classified as such, a debt instrument needs to both have simple principal and interest cash flows and be held in a business model in which both holding and selling financial assets are integral to meeting management’s objectives.
Which of the following is correct regarding the classification of investment in debt instruments as financial asset at fair value through OCI? a. This classification is not allowed for investment in debt instruments. b. An entity may make an irrevocable election to classify investment in a debt instrument that is not ‘held for trading’ as such. c. In order to be classified as such, a debt instrument needs to both have simple principal and interest cash flows and be held in a business model in which both holding and selling financial assets are integral to meeting management’s objectives. d. All of the above.
Which of the following is true regarding accounting for debt investments? A) The classification of the debt investments would affect how we record the purchase of the investments. B) The classification of the debt investments would affect how we record the interest revenue from the investments. C) The classification of the debt investments would affect how we record the sale of the investments. D) All of the above. Which of the following is NOT true when fair value option is elected for held - to - maturity debt investments? A) The fair value option must be elected at the time of purchase. B) The fair value option must be elected for all such investments. C ) Unrealized holding gains and losses on that investment will be recognized in net income. D) The investment is reported at fair value on the balance sheet.
IFRS requires companies to measure their financial assets at fair value except when based on: a. whether the equity method of accounting is used. b. whether the financial asset is a debt investment. c. whether the financial asset is an equity investment. d. whether an investment is classified as trading.
what is the difference between marketable equity securities held as financial asset at fair value through other comprehensive income AND nontrading equity securities held at fair value through other comprehensive income?
Which of the following is false? A. Under PFRS 9, the basis of carrying investments in debt securities as FVPL, FVOCI, or at amortized cost, is the entity’s business model. B. Under PFRS 9, an investment in equity securities not held for trading is automatically accounted for as FVOCI. C. Reclassification of investment in equity securities under PFRS 9 is not allowed. D. Under PFRS 9, reclassification of investment in debt securities is allowed. Or none of the choices?
Choose the correct answer: Under IFRS 9, the cumulative balance of equity as a result of measuring the investment at fair value through OCI a. shall be reversed to profit or loss once security has been sold. b. shall be reversed to profit or loss once security has been impaired. c. shall not be reversed to profit or loss but can be transferred to another equity account. d. shall not be reversed to profit or loss nor transferred to another equity account. .
All of the following are true of the effect of fair value accounting on the financial statements except: a. any difference between the original cost or the prior period’s fair value must be recorded b. changes in the fair value of trading securities are recognized on the income statement c. valuation allowance accounts are reported on the balance sheet d. changes in the fair value of available-for-sale securities are recognized on the income statement
(i). Debt investments not plan to sell reported at a. amortized cost. b. fair value. c. the lower of amortized cost of fair value. d. net realizable value. (ii). which of the following caa be reported at fair value? a. Debt investments. b. Equity investments. c. Both debt and equity investments: d None of these answers' choices are correct.
an investment in equity instrument may not be classified as a financial asset subsequently measured at a) Fair value through profit or loss b) Amortized cost c) Fair value through other comprehensive income d) none of these