Class of Investment Securities Accounting Method
Short-Term Investment in Securities
Held-to-maturity (debt securities) Cost (without discount/premium amortization)
Trading (debt and equity) securities Market value (with market adjustment to income)
Available-for-sale (debt and equity) securities Market value (with market adjustment to equity)
Long-Term Investment in Securities
Held-to-maturity (debt securities) Cost (with discount/premium amortization)
Available-for-sale (debt and equity) securities Market value (with market adjustment to equity)
Equity securities with significant influence Equity method
Equity securities with controlling influence Equity method (with consolidation)