
Unrealized Gain:
The unrealized gain is basically an increase in the value of investment and profit to the investor. The unrealized gain is not realized and it is gain that occurs on paper. The unrealized gain credit in the books of accounts as it increases the income.
Unrealized Loss:
The unrealized loss is the decrease in the value of investment and it is the loss to the investor. The unrealized loss is compute only for recording purpose as its presence is on the paper only. The unrealized loss debit in the books of accounts as it decreases the income.
Income Statement:
It includes the information of net income earn or net loss suffered by the company. The expenses deducting from revenue and the resultant is net income or loss to the company. This is informative report that helps the user of financial information to take decision.
To explain: The amount of unrealized gain or loss reported in the income statement.

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