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Which statement is false? An unrealized gain or loss on hold-to-maturity marketable securities is recognized in...

Which statement is false?

  • An unrealized gain or loss on hold-to-maturity marketable securities is recognized in income.

  • An unrealized gain or loss on trading securities is recognized in income.

  • An unrealized gain or loss on a company's common stock held by the owners' of the company is not recognized by the company.

  • An unrealized gain or loss on available-for-sale marketable securities is not recognized in income.

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