If a bank prepares for its liquidity needs by holding more cash
and/or marketable securities, it is using a/an
_________________approach.
A. purchased liquidity
B. "hot money"
C. liquidity index
D. stored liquidity
E. (a) and (b)
D stored liquidity
Purchased liquidity refers to raising money for short term by borrowing funds. Hot money refersto offering relatively short-term certificates of deposit at high interest rates. Liquidity index refers to the days required to convert a company's trade receivables and inventory into cash. Stored liquidity refers to holding excess non-interest bearing assets like cash and marketable securities.
If a bank prepares for its liquidity needs by holding more cash and/or marketable securities, it...
On its 2016 form 10-K, Bank of America Corporation reports marketable debt securities of $277,399 million. The footnotes disclose that these securities have an amortized cost of $279,307 million. Which of the following is true? A. These are available-for-sale securities. B. These are trading securities. C. There are net unrealized losses of $1,908 million on these securities. D. Both A and C E. Both B and C
Southeast Bank invests in trading securities and prepares quarterly financial statements. At the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2018, the bank held as trading securities 160 shares of Eglan Company common stock that originally cost $4,560. At that time, these securities had a fair value of $4,320. During the fourth quarter, the bank engaged in the following trading securities transactions: Oct. 26 Purchased 360 shares of Farrell Company common stock for $38 per share. Nov. 26 Sold 160 shares...
ACCOUNTING FOR MARKETABLE SECURITIES: As of December 31, 2018, Company A has the following investments in marketable securities: Acquisition Cost December 31, 2018 Market Value Trading Portfolio - Company B Common Stock $110,000 $108,000 Available for Sale Portfolio - Company C Common Stock $355,000 $357,000 Hold-To-Maturity Portfolio - Company D Debentures $500,000 $495,000 Additional Information: All three investments were purchased during 2018. During 2019, Company A sold its investment in Company B for $109,000 and its investment in Company C...
Southeast Bank invests in trading securities and prepares quarterly financial statements. At the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2016, the bank held as trading securities 140 shares of Eglan Company common stock that originally cost $3,710. At that time, these securities had a fair value of $3,500. During the fourth quarter, the bank engaged in the following trading securities transactions: Oct. 26 Purchased 340 shares of Farrell Company common stock for $36 per share. Nov. 26 Sold 140 shares...
Fisher Corporation invested $320,000 cash in available-for-sale marketable securities in early December. On December 31, the quoted market price for these securities is $337,000. Which of the following statements is correct? Select one O a. Fisher's December income statement includes a S 17,000 gain on investments b. Fisher's December 31 balance sheet reports marketable n s at $320,000 and an unrealized holding gain on investments of $17,000. c. Fishers December 31 balance sheet reports marketable segurities at $337,000 and an...
Data pertaining to the current position of Forte Company follow: Cash $430,000 Marketable securities 160,000 Accounts and notes receivable (net) 330,000 Inventories 700,000 Prepaid expenses 50,000 Accounts payable 240,000 Notes payable (short-term) 245,000 Accrued expenses 285,000 Required: 1. Compute (A) the working capital, (B) the current ratio, and (C) the quick ratio. Round ratios to one decimal place. 2. Compute the working capital, the current ratio, and the quick ratio after each of the following transactions and record the results...
Data pertaining to the current position of Forte Company follow: Cash $447,500 Marketable securities 180,000 Accounts and notes receivable (net) 325,000 Inventories 700,000 Prepaid expenses 46,000 Accounts payable 210,000 Notes payable (short-term) 240,000 Accrued expenses 300,000 Required: Compute (A) the working capital, (B) the current ratio, and (C) the quick ratio. Round ratios to one decimal place. Compute the working capital, the current ratio, and the quick ratio after each of the following transactions and record the results in the...
Data pertaining to the current position of Lucroy Industries
Inc. follow:
Cash
$432,500
Marketable securities
185,000
Accounts and notes receivable (net)
325,000
Inventories
700,000
Prepaid expenses
46,000
Accounts payable
230,000
Notes payable (short-term)
245,000
Accrued expenses
310,000
Required: 1. Compute (a) the working capital, (b) the current ratio, and (c) the quick ratio. Round ratios to one decimal place. a. Working capital b. Current ratio C. Quick ratio 2. Compute the working capital, the current ratio, and the quick ratio...
Data pertaining to the current position of Lucroy Industries
Inc. follow:
Cash
$432,500
Marketable securities
185,000
Accounts and notes receivable (net)
325,000
Inventories
700,000
Prepaid expenses
46,000
Accounts payable
230,000
Notes payable (short-term)
245,000
Accrued expenses
310,000
1. Compute (a) the working capital, (b) the current ratio, and (c) the quick ratio. Round ratios to one decimal place. a. Working capital $ 903,500 b. Current ratio 2.15 x C. Quick ratio 1.20 ✓ 2. Compute the working capital, the current...
Data pertaining to the current position of Lucroy Industries Inc. follow: Cash $405,000 Marketable securities 162,500 Accounts and notes receivable (net) 310,000 Inventories 700,000 Prepaid expenses 42,000 Accounts payable 180,000 Notes payable (short-term) 250,000 Accrued expenses 305,000 Required: 1. Compute (a) the working capital, (b) the current ratio, and (c) the quick ratio. Round ratios to one decimal place. a. Working capital $ b. Current ratio c. Quick ratio 2. Compute the working capital, the current ratio, and the quick...