Question:At the end of the first year of operations, the total cost of the trading securities portfolio is $120,000. Total fair value is $115,000. The financial statement should show :
A a reduction of an asset of $5,000 and a realized loss of $5000.
B a reduction of an asset of $5000 and an unrealized loss of $5000 in the stockholder equity section.
C a reduction of an asset of $5000 in the current assets section and a unrealized loss of $5000 in "other expense and losses".
D a reduction of an asset of $5000 in the current assets section and a realized loss of $5000 in "other expenses and losses".