Question

Misk Co. purchased the following securities during 2018 to be classified as held-to-maturity securities, trading securities, or available-for-sale securities: I. Debt securities bought and held for the purposes of reselling in the near future. II. U.S. Treasury bonds that Misk intends and is able to hold to maturity. III. An investment in stock that Misk does not intend to sell in the near future. Which of above securities purchased by Misk should be classified as available-for-sale securities?a. I and II onlyb. I and III onlyc. III onlyd. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

C. III only

Explanation:

Option III states An investment in stock that Misk does not intend to sell in the near future. Which of above securities purchased by Misk should be classified as available-for-sale securities?

The choice of this option alone is based on the reasoning that Available for Sale (AFS) Securities are usually presented based on their fair values. As such an increase in investment will be needed when the Fair value exceeds is more than the cost of the securities.

The other effect of the transaction of Misk Co is that it will lead to an increase in other comprehensive income.