American Bankers Association Exam CTFA Topic 11 Question 60 Discussion

Actual exam question for American Bankers Association's CTFA exam

Question #: 60
Topic #: 11

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Which investments held by life insurance enterprises should be carried in the balance sheet at amortized cost?

AAppraisal-term acts

BVariable-term portfolio

CFixed-term portfolio

DRevenue-earned portfolio

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Suggested Answer: C

by Teddy at Mar 11, 2024, 01:32 AM

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Quinn

7 months ago

That makes sense, Odette. Amortized cost helps account for the time value of money and avoids volatility in reported earnings.

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Odette

7 months ago

I believe fixed-term portfolio investments should be carried at amortized cost because they are intended to be held until maturity.

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Andra

7 months ago

I agree with Quinn. It's important to accurately reflect the value of these investments on the balance sheet.

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Quinn

7 months ago

I think the investments held by life insurance enterprises should be carried at amortized cost.

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Lon

8 months ago

I don't think so, variable-term investments are more likely to have fluctuating values.

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Lyda

8 months ago

But what about variable-term portfolio? Couldn't that also be carried at amortized cost?

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Kirk

8 months ago

I agree, amortized cost is more suitable for fixed-term investments.

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Lon

8 months ago

I think it's the fixed-term portfolio.

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Kirk

9 months ago

Do you know which investments life insurance companies should carry at amortized cost?

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