On January 1, 2012, Valuation Allowance for Available-For-Sale Investments Had

question 25

Essay

On January 1, 2012, Valuation Allowance for Available-for-Sale Investments had a zero balance. On December 31, 2012, 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, 2012.

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Definitions:

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that are due within one year or within the normal operating cycle.

FICA Taxes Payable

Taxes that are due on employee and employer contributions to Social Security and Medicare.

Federal Income Taxes Payable

A liability account on the balance sheet representing the amount of income taxes a company owes to the government.

State Income Taxes Payable

This is a liability on a company's balance sheet representing the amount of income taxes owed to various state governments.