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Chapter 7: Question 17Q (page 362)

What is the fair value option? Where do companies that elect the fair value option report unrealized holding gains and losses?

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Under the fair value option, the financial instruments are measured at their fair value, andthe unrealized gains and losses are adjusted in the net income of the business entity.

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Definition of Unrealized Gains

The gain generated due to an increase in the fair value of the asset still owned by the business entity is known as unrealized gain.

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Fair Value of Option

The option that allows the company to value the financial instrument on its fair value is known as the fair value of the option. It is stated that the instrument's fair value provides more detailed information than historical cost.

A company adopted for the fair value of the option will report the unrealized gain and loss as a part of net income.

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