The Cost and Fair Value of the Trading Securities Held

question 50

Essay

The cost and fair value of the trading securities held by AdBrand Company as of December 31, 2012 are as follows:
Required:
(1) Complete the table above to find the total cost and fair value for the company's trading securities portfolio.
(2) Calculate and record the required December 31, 2012 adjustment.
(3) Explain how the adjustment from step (2) is reported on AdBrand's 2012 financial statements.

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