Question

James Corp. buys and sells debt securities which it classifies as available-for-sale securities. The company's fiscal year ends on Dec. 31. On Dec. 27,2021, James purchased Northwest Communications bonds at par for $1,000. At Dec. 31, the bonds had a fair value of $1200. On Jan. 3, 2022, the bonds were sold for $3000. The amount included in 2022 Jame's other comprehensive income as a result of this investment would be?

Answer 1

Answer :

The company's fiscal year ends on Dec. 31. On Dec. 27,2021, James purchased Northwest Communications bonds at par for $1,000. At Dec. 31, the bonds had a fair value of $1200. On Jan. 3, 2022, the bonds were sold for $3000. The amount included in 2022 Jame's other comprehensive income as a result of this investment would be?

Solution :

The amount included in 2022 Jame's other comprehensive income = Sales Price - Fair value at Dec. 31

= $3,000 - $1200

= $1,800