Correct option is "C" -The difference between historical cost and market value of trading securities .
The balance in fair value adjustment account -Trading securities at end of period is equals to Market value and cost .
Say for example :
An investment (trading )cost $ 1000 .At the end of year 1 ,The value falls to $ 800 .At the end of year 2 The value is $ 1200 and at the end of year 3 ,it is $ 1400.
Year | Value | Fair value adjustment |
Cost | 1000 | |
End of year | ||
1 | 800 | 800-1000=-200 |
2 | 1200 | 1200-800=400 |
3 | 1400 | 1400-1200=200 |
Total | 400 |
The balance of fair value adjustment account = Market value -historical cost
= 1400 -1000
= $ 400
what should the balance in the fair value adjustment - trading account be at the end...
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