Which of the Following Items Would Be Considered a Cash

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items would be considered a cash equivalent if it was held at the balance sheet date?

A) U.S.Treasury bill purchased when there were 90 days until maturity
B) Commercial paper with a six-month maturity that was purchased at the issue date
C) The common stock of a company traded on the New York Stock Exchange that was purchased 30 days before the balance sheet date
D) U.S.Treasury note that matures two years after it is issued and that was purchased four months before the balance sheet date