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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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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a short-term investment?

Bonds

Retirement funds

Houses

Savings accounts

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Understand the concept of short-term investments: These are assets that are expected to be converted into cash or used up within one year. They are typically low-risk and highly liquid.

Analyze the options provided: Bonds, retirement funds, houses, and savings accounts.

Evaluate bonds: Bonds can be either short-term or long-term depending on their maturity date. However, they are not inherently short-term unless specified.

Evaluate retirement funds and houses: Retirement funds are long-term investments meant for future use, and houses are illiquid assets, making them unsuitable as short-term investments.

Evaluate savings accounts: Savings accounts are highly liquid and can be accessed at any time, making them a clear example of a short-term investment.