For several years Fister Links Products has held Microsoft bonds, considered by

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For several years Fister Links Products has held Microsoft bonds, considered by the company to be securities available-for-sale. The bonds were acquired at a cost of $500,000. At the end of 2018, their fair value was $610,000 and their amortized cost was $510,000 At the end of 2019, their fair value was $600,000 and their amortized cost was $520,000 At what amount will the investment be reported in the December 31, 2019, balance sheet? What adjusting entry is required to accomplish this objective (ignore interest)? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below Balance Sheet General At what amount will the investment be reported in the December 31, 2019, balance sheet? Investment Journal Balance Sheet General Journal>

Explanation / Answer

a. The investment will be reported at the fair value of security i.e., $600000

b. Adjusting Entry

Debit Other Comprehensive Income - Loss on AFS $10000

Credit Investments Available for Sale $10000

Loss on AFS = $610000 - 600000 = $10000

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