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Deciphering Financial Statements (The Walt Disney Company)

Locate Disney’s 2011 financial statements and related notes on the Internet and answer the following questions:

Question Locate Disney’s note that discusses investments. solve What amount of the investment portfolio is classified as available for sale? Solve Now look at Disney’s balance sheet. solve What percentage of the total investment account is classified as available-for-sale securities? Solve What types of securities constitute the balance in that account? Solve Locate Disney’s note that discusses what types of securities are included in “Investments” on the balance sheet. solve Also examine the note that defines cash and cash equivalents. solve Are all of Disney’s investment securities listed under Investments in the balance sheet? Solve Review the note on “Fair Value Measurement” to determine the fair value of investments on October 1, 201 Why is this number so much less than that reported as Investments on the balance sheet? Solve