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Afair value on every date
Bhistorical cost in all cases
Clower of cost and fair value
Dhigher of cost and fair value
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. lower of cost and fair value
Prudence requires current investments to be stated at the lower of cost and fair value.
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