Question

A company buys ten shares of securities at $1,000 each on January 15, year 1. The securities are classified as available-for-sale. The fair value of the securities increases to $1,250 per share as of December 31, year 1. The company does not elect to use the fair value option for reporting available-for-sale securities. Assume no dividends are paid and that the company has a 30% tax rate. What is the amount of the holding gain arising during the period that is classified in other comprehensive income for the period ending December 31, year 1?
A) $0
B) $1,750
C) $2,500
D) $7,500

Answer 1

Answer:

A) $0

Explanation:

Company does not elect to use the fair value option for reporting available-for-sale securities, so they are not required to report any gain or loss because they are report the securities on their initial purchase value or book value. GAAP required eligible items that are elected to use the fair value option for reporting only to report gain / loss in other comprehensive income.