Melrose Company has an investment in bonds issued by Roscoe Industries that are classified as available-for-sale securities. The bonds were purchased at par. On December 31, Year 2, the Investment in Roscoe bonds account had a debit balance of $200,000, representing its amortized cost, and its Fair value adjustment account had a credit balance of $5,000. On December 31, Year 3, the amortized cost of those bonds had not changed, but the fair value of those bonds was $225,000. Which of the following will be included in the related journal entry dated December 31, Year 3?
a. Debit to Fair value adjustment for $20,000
b.Credit to Fair value adjustment for $20,000
c. Debit to Fair value adjustment for $30,000
d. Credit to Fair value adjustment for $30,000

The first step of accounting process is Journal entry and it is made to record the transactions for process of book keeping, it defines the accounts involved and effects of transactions on the account by debit or credit.

As the bond price is amortized earlier by 5,000 then its net realizable value was $195,000 ( $200,000 - $5,000 ). on December 31, year 3 the fair value adjusted to $225,000. so the adjusted value will be $30,000 ( $225,000 - $195,000 ). The journal entry is as follow

Dr. Cr.

Dec 31, year 3

Fair value adjustment account 30000

Unrealized gain on available for sale securities 30000