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January 1, 1992The Accounting Review

'Marking to Market': Accounting for Marketable Securities in the Financial Services Industry.

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Key Points

The aim is to analyze and summarize the accounting practices outlined in the book regarding marketable securities.
Review of the book by Richard Macve and Jonathan Jackson
Evaluation of accounting principles discussed
Discussion of implications for the financial services industry
Emphasizes the importance of accurate valuation methods for marketable securities
Recommends practices for improving financial reporting
Highlights the impact of these practices on transparency in financial services

Implication

Review highlights accounting principles for marketable securities in financial services, suggesting improved transparency.

Abstract

Reviews the book `Marking to Market: Accounting for Marketable Securities in the Financial Services Industry,' by Richard Macve and Jonathan Jackson.

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R.D. Nair (1992) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba42bc4e9516ffd37a34bc https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-9605305881

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