Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

7. Receivables and Investments

Introduction to Investments in Securities

Financial Accounting

7. Receivables and Investments

Introduction to Investments in Securities

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Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are similar to savings accounts because of which of the following?

Both are insured by the FDIC up to certain limits.

Both allow unlimited withdrawals without penalty.

Both offer variable interest rates that change daily.

Both are considered equity investments.

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Understand the nature of Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and savings accounts. CDs are time deposits where money is locked in for a fixed term, while savings accounts are more flexible and allow regular deposits and withdrawals.

Review the characteristics of FDIC insurance. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures deposits in banks, including both CDs and savings accounts, up to a certain limit (e.g., $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank).

Analyze the withdrawal policies. CDs typically impose penalties for early withdrawals, whereas savings accounts allow more frequent withdrawals without penalties, subject to certain limits.

Examine the interest rate structure. CDs usually offer fixed interest rates for the term of the deposit, while savings accounts may offer variable interest rates that can change over time.

Clarify the classification of investments. CDs and savings accounts are considered debt instruments (not equity investments), as they involve lending money to the bank rather than owning a share of the bank.