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Chapter 13, Problem 10DQ
To determine

Fair value:

Fair value is the price at which, both seller and buyer agree to exchange the asset. So, fair value is the selling price to the seller and the purchase price for the buyer.

Fair value accounting:

Fair value accounting is the accounting method used to report the trading and available-for-sale investments at fair value. This is mandatory as per generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

To describe: The effect of fair value accounting on balance sheet and income statement

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