IMPAIRMENT OF AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FIXED INCOME SECURITIES
In the case of impairment to the value of the bonds held as available-for-sale, it should be recognized in the income and be part of the income statement. If impairment reverses, then the increase in the value of the investments will not be recorded in the books until the liquidation of those bonds.
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