Deutsche Corporation's Trading Portfolio at the End of the Year

question 23

Multiple Choice

Deutsche Corporation's trading portfolio at the end of the year is as follows: At the end of the year, Deutsche Corporation should

• A) set up a Fair Value Adjustment account for Common Stock B.
• B) set up a Fair Value Adjustment account for the portfolio.
• C) recognize an Unrealized Gain or Loss-Income for $6,000.
• D) report a loss on the income statement for $6,000 under "Other Expenses and Losses."

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