In: Accounting
Trading securities are reported at _, and any changes from cost are reported as part of _.
A cost, net income
B fair value, net income
C cost, stockholders' equity
D fair value, stockholders' equity
Under the _ method, the balance in the stock investment is updated to reflect the investor's share of cash dividends received and proportionate share of net income or loss.
A cost
B equity
C consolidation
D debt
The correct option is (b) i.e. fair value, net income
Trading securities are reported at fair value and any changes from cost are reported as part of periodic net income.
The correct option is (b) i.e. equity
Under the equity method, the balance in the stock investment is updated to reflect the investor's share of cash dividends received and proportionate share of net income or loss.