Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 80 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
Chapter 80-1 - BANKS
Subject 80-1-4 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Rule 80-1-4-.03 - Accounting and Record Keeping for Investments
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024
(1) Investment securities transactions shall be accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
(2) Banks shall maintain documentation sufficient to identify adequately the nature of all securities owned. For all securities other than direct investment in government bonds, notes, or debentures, documentation may include annual reports, offering circulars, credit analyses published by nationally recognized rating firms, or inhouse analyses, reflecting an evaluation of the degree of risk in regard to liquidity, marketability, price volatility, and eligibility for pledging.
(3) Investments in the form of "Zero Coupon" obligations shall be recorded at cost plus accretion to maturity over the life of the obligations. Legal limitations applicable to such securities shall be measured against the actual cost of the security. Provided, however, except in the case of U.S. Government issues, to the extent that the cash investment plus accretions of income earned, but not collected, exceed the legal limitation on any zero coupon security, such amount shall be set aside into a capital reserve and excluded in considering capital adequacy.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 7-1-61.
