Snowflake SNOW Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments
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Questions, answered.
- What does accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments mean?
- This represents the non-cash adjustment for the accretion of discounts or the amortization of premiums on investment securities held by the company. It aligns the carrying value of investments with their market value or maturity value over time. This adjustment is necessary to reconcile net income with the actual cash flows generated by the investment portfolio.