Aaron Company began operations on January 1, 2008, and purchased temporary investments in marketable securities during the

Question:

Aaron Company began operations on January 1, 2008, and purchased temporary investments in marketable securities during the year at a cost of $56,000. The end-of-period market value for these investments was $49,700. Net income was $97,500 for 2008. Determine
(a) The reported amount of marketable securities on the December 31, 2008,
(b) The comprehensive income for 2008. Assume a tax rate of 35%.

Balance Sheet
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