On January 1, the Valuation Allowance for Available-For-Sale Investments Account

question 57

Essay

On January 1, the Valuation Allowance for Available-for-Sale Investments account had a zero balance. On December 31, the cost of the available-for-sale securities was $48,700, and the fair value was $39,200. Prepare the adjusting entry to record the unrealized gain or loss for available-for-sale investments on December 31.

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