
(a)
Stock Investments
Stock investments are generally known as investments in common stock of company. The accounting treatment for stock investment is depends upon the investor’s influence over the company. If investor owns less than 20% then cost method will be applicable, 20%-50%, equity method will be applicable, and more than 50% consolidated financial statements method will be applicable.
Debt Investments
Debt investments are generally known as investments in government and corporation bond. When a company goes for debt investment, it has to record necessary
To explore: How the classification of securities affects earnings
b.
To explore: Unethical proposal made by management and its effect on stakeholders
c.
To explore: Unethical proposal made by management in relation with classification of portfolio.

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