In: Accounting
Investments in available for sale marketable securities:
1) Only include investments in the capital stock of publicly traded corporations
2) May be reported in the balance sheet at market values lower than cost, but never at values in excess of original cost
3) Are carried in the accounting records at current market values, and therefore do not generate gains or losses when sold at market values.
4) Are adjusted to current market value at the end of each accounting period.