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Beresford Inc. purchased several investments in debt securities during 2020, its first year of operations. The following information pertains to these securities. The fluctuations in

Beresford Inc. purchased several investments in debt securities during 2020, its first year of operations. The following information pertains to these securities. The fluctuations in their fair values are not considered permanent.

Held-to-Maturity Securities:

Fair Value 12/31/2020

Fair Value 12/31/2021

Amortized Cost 12/31/2020

Amortized Cost 12/31/2021

ABC Co. Bonds

$

389,000

$

414,000

$

381,500

$

374,000

Trading Securities:

Fair Value 12/31/2020

Fair Value 12/31/2021

Cost

DEF Co. Bonds

$

59,000

$

70,000

$

75,400

GEH Inc. Bonds

$

61,000

$

91,000

$

53,000

IJK Inc. Bonds

$

58,000

$

52,500

$

46,900

Available-for-Sale Securities:

Fair Value 12/31/2020

Fair Value 12/31/2021

Cost

LMN Co. Bonds

$

153,400

$

166,700

$

154,000

What would be the balance in Beresford's accumulated other comprehensive income with respect to these investments in its 12/31/2021 balance sheet (ignore taxes)?

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$19,900.

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$580,700.

$12,700.

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