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joecjr
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Posted: 25 Nov 2009 at 22:19 | IP Logged  

you know which standard to apply based on whether the fair value option is elected or not. If not elected, use sfas 115 to value your investments.  If FV option is elected, then just take everything at fmv each pd and take gains and losses to income statement

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SFAS 159, when is it to be elected?

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Ok, got it now :)

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Is SFAS 159 still applicable? I don't believe I have come across it yet!!!!!!

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oops..ignore that..i got confused

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