Question

Marquette purchased 7% of RST stock for $50,000 on 1/1/21. Data regarding these securities follow: Year-end Date Market Value December 31, 2021 $47,000 December 31, 2022 57,000 December 31, 2023 68,000 The 12/31/23 balance of the Securities Fair Value Adjustment account will be: Select one:

Answer 1

The security at December 31th 2023 will be listed for 68,000 under current assets.

Step-by-step explanation:

The securities will be listed at their fair balance.

But, as the gain is unrealized until sale the company will record it within the concept of other comprehensive income.

The dividend will be considered gain of the period thus, they will be recognized ither cash or shares are received.