139. Firms sometimes invest in the common stock of other entities in order to exert significant influence or
control over the other entity. U.S. GAAP and IFRS assume that firms owning more than ______ can exert
control, unless other information indicates the contrary.
140. Firms sometimes invest in the common stock of other entities in order to exert significant influence or
control over the other entity. U.S. GAAP and IFRS assume that firms owning between _____ of the voting
stock of another entity can exert significant influence.
141. Firms often acquire derivative instruments to hedge interest rate, exchange rate, commodity price, and
other risks. U.S. GAAP and IFRS classify derivatives into which of the following categories?
142. Firms sometimes acquire bonds or capital stock of other entities for their expected returns (through
interest, dividends, and price appreciation) without any intent to exert influence or control over the other entity.
Which of the following is/are true?