Fundamental Accounting Principles -Hardcover
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Chapter 15, Problem 1DQ
To determine
Introduction:
• Short-term investments: Investments which are made for a period of less than 12 months are called short-term investments.
• Current assets: Current assets are assets which are either cash or realizable in cash in short-term period. Current assets include cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivables.
To determine: Two conditions under which an investment should be classified as current assets.
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Answer to Problem 1DQ
Solution: To classify an investment as a current asset, it should be a short-term investment and should be easily convertible into cash.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation: An investment can be classified as a current asset if it satisfies the following two conditions:
1. It should be a short-term investment (investment for a period of 12 months or less)
2. It should be easily convertible into cash.
Conclusion
Conclusion: Hence, it can be concluded that a short-term investment which is easily convertible into cash, can be classified as Current assets
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