Asked by Growing with Hussein on Jun 17, 2024
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(a) Where are cash equivalents disclosed in the financial statements?
(b) List three examples of cash equivalents.
Cash Equivalents
Short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and have original maturities of three months or less.
Financial Statements
Reports that summarize the financial performance, position, and cash flows of a business for a specific period.
Disclosure
The act of providing important information to stakeholders, required by regulations to ensure transparency and fairness in financial reporting and corporate actions.
- Understand and apply the concept of cash equivalents in financial reporting.
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jesseca galanJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
(a)Cash account on the balance sheet
(b)Money market funds; notes of major corporations (commercial paper); and U. S. Treasury bills
(b)Money market funds; notes of major corporations (commercial paper); and U. S. Treasury bills
Learning Objectives
- Understand and apply the concept of cash equivalents in financial reporting.