Asked by Mandrell Little on Jun 06, 2024

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Long-term investments in debt securities not classified as trading or held-to-maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale securities.

Debt Securities

Financial instruments indicating a debt owed by the issuer to the holder, typically in the form of bonds, bills, or notes.

Available-for-sale Securities

Financial assets not classified as held-to-maturity or trading securities, and can be sold in the market.

  • Comprehend the categorization and documentation of various securities within the balance sheet.
  • Distinguish between the accounting methods for long-term investments in debt and equity securities.
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Camryn QuickJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
Long-term investments in debt securities that are not classified as trading or held-to-maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale securities under GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value on the balance sheet, with any unrealized gains or losses reported in other comprehensive income until the securities are sold or impaired.