Asked by Christina Silverio on Jun 14, 2024

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Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are reported as a component of other comprehensive income.

Unrealized Gains

Increases in the value of an asset that has not been sold, and thus the gain has not been "realized" through a transaction.

Comprehensive Income

The total change in equity for a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events from non-owner sources.

Available-For-Sale Securities

Financial investments that a company holds with the intent of selling for a profit but are not actively traded or held to maturity.

  • Discern the discrepancies in accounting approaches for trading, available-for-sale, and equity securities.
  • Comprehend the handling of unrealized losses, particularly their influence on taxation and total income.
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kimberly liopeJun 16, 2024
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True
Explanation :
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are reported as a component of other comprehensive income according to US GAAP and IFRS. This means that they are not included in net income on the income statement, but instead are reported on the balance sheet as accumulated other comprehensive income.