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PROBLEM 17-8 (Continued)
(b) The unrealized holding loss on the valuation of Brooks’ trading securities
is reported on the income statement. The loss would appear in the “Other
expenses and losses” section of the income statement. The Fair Value
Adjustment is a valuation account and it will be used to show the
reduction in the fair value of the trading securities. The trading
securities portfolio is disclosed in the balance sheet as a current asset
and reported at its fair value.
account is used to report the increase in fair value of the available-for–
sale securities. The fair value of the securities is reported in the
Investments section of the balance sheet. It should be noted that a
combined statement of income and comprehensive income, a statement
of comprehensive income, or a statement of stockholders’ equity would
report the components of comprehensive income.
realized holding losses. Any change in the net unrealized holding gain
or loss account should also be disclosed. The disclosure for trading
securities includes the change in net unrealized holding gains or losses
which was included in earnings.
Cash ($100,000 X 25%) ………………………………………. 25,000
Equity Investments (Norton Industries) ………….. 25,000
With 25% ownership, Brooks has significant influence and should apply
the equity method. No fair value adjustments are recorded under the
equity method.