A debt security is any security that is representing a creditor relationship with an outside entity. The three classifications under U.S. GAAP are trading, available-for-sale, and held-to-maturity.
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How are unrealized gains or losses recorded for available-for-sale debt securities?
If a company classifies a debt security as available-for-sale, any unrealized gains or losses are recorded to other comprehensive income (“OCI”), which is a component of equity on the balance sheet. Unrealized gains or losses are calculated based on the change in fair value over a reporting period (e.g. January 1st to December 31st). Gains...
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Where are unrealized gains or losses for debt trading securities recorded?
Unrealized gains or losses are recorded directly to the income statement for the change in fair value that occurred during the period. The visual below compares the treatment for debt trading securities to the other two types of debt securities, which are available-for-sale and held-to-maturity.
How are unrealized gains or losses recorded for available-for-sale debt securities?
If a company classifies a debt security as available-for-sale, any unrealized gains or losses are recorded to other comprehensive income (“OCI”), which is a component of equity on the balance sheet. Unrealized gains or losses are calculated based on the change in fair value over a reporting period (e.g. January 1st to December 31st). Gains...
Where are unrealized gains or losses for debt trading securities recorded?
Unrealized gains or losses are recorded directly to the income statement for the change in fair value that occurred during the period. The visual below compares the treatment for debt trading securities to the other two types of debt securities, which are available-for-sale and held-to-maturity.
