Guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) have a definite value upon maturity, and the principal amount is guaranteed by

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Guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) have a definite value upon maturity, and the principal amount is guaranteed by the Government of Canada (through the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation). Explain why a $50,000 GIC maturing two years after the balance sheet date cannot be included in cash and cash equivalents.

Balance Sheet
Balance sheet is a statement of the financial position of a business that list all the assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity and shareholder’s equity at a particular point of time. A balance sheet is also called as a “statement of financial...
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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 9787300071374

3rd Edition Vol. 1

Authors: Kin Lo, George Fisher

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