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After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

LO1

Demonstrate how to identify and account for investments classified for reporting purposes as held-to-maturity. (page 622)

LO2

Demonstrate how to identify and account for investments classified for reporting purposes as trading securities. (page 625)

LO3

Demonstrate how to identify and account for investments classified for reporting purposes as available-for-sale securities. (page 629)

LO4

Explain what constitutes significant influence by the investor over the operating and financial policies of the investee. (page 645)

LO5

Demonstrate how to identify and account for investments accounted for under the equity method. (page 645)

LO6

Explain the adjustments made in the equity method when the fair value of the net assets underlying an investment exceeds their book value at acquisition. (page 647)

LO7

Explain how electing the fair value option affects accounting for investments. (page 637 and 653)

LO8

Discuss the primary differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS with respect to investments. (pages 638, 639, 640, 644, 653, and 665)











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