How much should Shell's sinking fund he included in the statement of financial position among its non-current assets on December 31, 2025?

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On January 1, 2019 Shell Company established a sinking fund to retire bonds payable due in 2029. A bank was appointed as an independent trustee to manage the fund's investment. On December 31, 2025, the trustee held P3,900,000 cash and P1,600,000 of securities in the sinking fund account. The cash amount of P3,900,000 represents P3,700,000 in annual deposits to the fund and P200,000 of investment income earned on those deposits prior to 2025. A bank representative informed Shell Company that P80,000 of interest and dividends has been earned in 2025, however, this amount will be received in the first month of 2026.

How much should Shell's sinking fund he included in the statement of financial position among its non-current assets on December 31, 2025?
 
A. P 5,580,000
B. P5,380,000
C. P3,900,000
D. P3,700,000
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