5. A gain or loss may arise from which of the following? a. The initial recognition of the debt and equity components of a compound financial instrument. b. The purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the entity's own equity instruments. c. The conversion of bonds into the entity's own equity instrument. d. The settlement of a liability at an amount below or above its carrying amount.

5. A gain or loss may arise from which of the following? a. The initial recognition of the debt and equity components of a compound financial instrument. b. The purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the entity's own equity instruments. c. The conversion of bonds into the entity's own equity instrument. d. The settlement of a liability at an amount below or above its carrying amount.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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