Practice mode Accounting

Where in the financial statements does an investment in the company’s own shares appear?

Correct answer D. Netted from Capital

Explanation

Own shares reacquired by a company, often called treasury shares, are not an asset. Accounting standards require their cost to be deducted from equity.

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