If the fair value of an available-for-sale security exceeds its cost the security should be written up to fair value and a realized gain should be recognized.

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For available-for-sale securities, unrealized gains or losses due to changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income, not as realized gains in the income statement, until the security is sold.

If the Fair Value of an Available-For-Sale Security Exceeds Its