The market value of Helig Forestry and Mining Corporation bonds dropped when the federal government passed new legislation banning one of the company’s primary techniques for extracting ore. Harris Corporation owns Helig bonds and classifies its investment as securities available-for-sale.How should the decline in market value be handled by Harris?

The market value of Helig Forestry and Mining Corporation bonds dropped when the federal government passed new legislation banning one of the company’s primary techniques for extracting ore. Harris Corporation owns Helig bonds and classifies its investment as securities available-for-sale.How should the decline in market value be handled by Harris?

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