Global Commerce Corporation purchased trading debt investments for $136,000 on December 31, 2018. There is a decrease of $3,400 in the fair value of the trading debt investments by the end of the year 2019. Which of the following is the correct journalentry? A Unrealized Holding
Losslong dash—Trading 3,400
Fair Value
Adjustmentlong dash—Trading 3,400
B. Fair Value
Adjustmentlong dash—Trading 3,400
Unrealized Holding
Losslong dash—Trading 3,400
C. Trading Debt Investments 3,400
Unrealized Holding
Losslong dash—Trading 3,400
D. Unrealized Holding
Losslong dash—Trading 3,400
Retained Earnings

A. Unrealized Holding  Loss - Trading 3,400

Fair Value  Adjustment - Trading 3,400

Explanation:

Since this investment is classified as a trading investment, any change in its fair market value must be included in their income statement. The appropriate journal entry should be:

Dr Unrealized loss on trading security 3,400

     Cr Debt investments 3,400

This will decrease the carrying value of the debt investments in the balance sheet and the loss will be included in the 2019 income statement. The fair value adjustment account normally has a credit balance since it decreases the carrying value of the investment account.

d. all of the above are true.