On July 1, Year 1, Walters Corporation purchased as a short-term investment a $2 million face amount Kempff 6% bond for $1,792,146 plus accrued interest to yield 8%. The bonds mature on January 1, Year 11, and pay interest annually on January 1. On December 31, Year 5, the bonds had a fair value of $1,810,000. On March 1, Year 6, Walters sold the bond for $1,830,000. At what amount should Walters report the bond in its December 31, Year 5 balance sheet if it is classified as an available-for-sale security?
A) $1,792,146
B) $1,830,000
C) $1,810,000
D) $2,000,000
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