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 is the best example of a well-stated strategic objective related to investments in securities?

Make the portfolio better than last year.

Try to avoid losses in the investment portfolio.

Increase the portfolio's annual return by 8% over the next three years while maintaining a moderate risk profile.

Invest in more stocks to improve performance.

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Understand the concept of a strategic objective: A strategic objective is a clear, measurable, and time-bound goal that aligns with the organization's overall strategy. It should be specific and actionable.

Evaluate the options provided: Analyze each option to determine whether it meets the criteria of a strategic objective. Look for specificity, measurability, and alignment with a defined timeframe.

Option 1 ('Make the portfolio better than last year'): This is vague and lacks measurable criteria or a timeframe. It does not qualify as a well-stated strategic objective.

Option 2 ('Try to avoid losses in the investment portfolio'): While it addresses risk, it is not specific or measurable and does not include a timeframe. It is not a strategic objective.

Option 3 ('Increase the portfolio's annual return by 8% over the next three years while maintaining a moderate risk profile'): This is specific, measurable (8% return), time-bound (three years), and includes a risk consideration. It is the best example of a well-stated strategic objective.