INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781264920532
Author: SPICELAND
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.1Q
All investments in debt securities are classified for reporting purposes in one of three categories, and can be accounted for differently depending on the classification. What are these three categories?
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
Debt securities: The financial instruments which are bought by investors, or corporations, or mutual funds, are referred to as debt securities. The companies issue debt securities to raise capital for the purposes of purchasing assets, or paying debts.
To indicate: The three categories in which investments in debt securities are classified
Explanation of Solution
For, the purposes of reporting, the investments in debt securities are classified in the following three categories:
- Held-to-maturity securities
- Trading securities
- Available-for-sale securities
Conclusion
Thus, for the purposes of reporting, the investments in debt securities are classified into held-to-maturity, trading, and available-for-sale securities.
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Chapter 12 Solutions
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING
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