In: Accounting
The following data pertains to Traverse Co.’s investments in marketable debt securities:
Market value | |||||
Cost | 12/31/24 | 12/31/25 | |||
Trading | $150,000 | $155,000 | $145,000 | ||
Available-for-sale | 150,000 | 130,000 | 110,000 |
What amount should Traverse Co. report as unrealized holding loss to be included in 2025 Net Income?
Select one:
a. $20,000
b. $55,000
c. $60,000
d. $10,000
e. $80,000
Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are to be included in net income but not for available for sale securities.
Unrealized holding loss for 2025 = $155,000 - $145,000 = $10,000
The answer is Option d.