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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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Which term best describes wealthy individuals who seek high returns through private investments in securities?

Retail investors

Institutional investors

Venture capitalists

Angel investors

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Understand the definitions of the terms provided in the question: Retail investors, Institutional investors, Venture capitalists, and Angel investors.

Retail investors are individuals who buy and sell securities for their personal accounts, typically in smaller amounts compared to institutional investors.

Institutional investors are organizations such as pension funds, mutual funds, or insurance companies that invest large sums of money in securities.

Venture capitalists are wealthy individuals or firms that provide funding to startups or small businesses with high growth potential in exchange for equity or ownership stakes.

Angel investors are affluent individuals who invest their own money in startups, often in the early stages, seeking high returns and sometimes providing mentorship or guidance to the business.