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Qtip owns 10% of interest in Maxey Co. and has no significant influence. Cost of the available-for-sale stock is $23,000. The fair value of the stock on12/31/2009 was $21,600, and on 12/31/2010 the fair value was $27,000. What income statement effect in 2010, if any, would the change in classification have for Qtip?
What is The net income will increase $4,000 if they reclassify the security category.