CFA Daily #45

Question

Where is any unrealized profit on available-for-sale assets shown?

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Answer

These assets are held at market value, but unrealized profits and losses are not shown in the income statement but are put through other comprehensive income. Note that as of 2013, this classification will no longer be permitted to be used under IFRS.

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