On January 1, 2014, a company purchased long-term available-for-sale securities in one company. The cost was $100,000 and the investor owns 5% of the outstanding common stock of the investee. The investor does not use an allowance account to adjust the investment. At December 31, 2014, the fair value of the investment is $97,000. What journal entry is needed on December 31, 2014?
A.debit Unrealized Loss on Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities for $3,000 and credit Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities for $3,000
B.debit Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities for $2,000 and credit Unrealized Gain on Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities for $2,000
C.debit Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities for $5,000 and credit Unrealized Gain on Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities for $5,000
D.debit Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities for $3,000 and credit Unrealized Gain on Investment in Available-for-Sale Securities for $3,000