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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Multiple Choice

Which of the following securities is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933?

Corporate bonds issued by a private company

Preferred stock issued in an initial public offering (IPO)

Common stock of a publicly traded corporation

U.S. Treasury bonds

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Understand the Securities Act of 1933: This act requires securities to be registered with the SEC unless they qualify for an exemption. Exemptions are typically granted to securities that are considered low-risk or issued by government entities.

Identify the characteristics of U.S. Treasury bonds: These are debt securities issued by the U.S. government to finance its operations. They are considered low-risk because they are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.

Review the exemption criteria under the Securities Act of 1933: Securities issued by the U.S. government, such as Treasury bonds, are explicitly exempt from registration requirements due to their low-risk nature and government backing.

Compare the other options: Corporate bonds issued by a private company, preferred stock in an IPO, and common stock of a publicly traded corporation do not meet the exemption criteria under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities typically require registration to ensure investor protection.

Conclude that U.S. Treasury bonds are exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 because they are issued by the U.S. government and are considered low-risk securities.