On December 21, 2017, Zurich Company provided you with the following information regarding its trading investments.
During 2018, Carolina Co. shares were sold for $9,500. The fair value of the shares on December 31, 2018, was Stargate Corp. sharesâ$19,300; Vectorman Co. sharesâ$20,500.
Instructions
a. Prepare the adjusting journal entry needed on December 31, 2017.
b. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the Carolina Co. shares during 2018.
c. Prepare the adjusting journal entry needed on December 31, 2018.
December 31, 2017 Investments (Trading) Unrealized Gain (Loss) Cost Fair Value Stargate Corp. shares $20,000 $19,000 $(1,000) (1,000) Carolina Co. shares 10,000 9,000 Vectorman Co. shares 20,000 20,600 600 Total of portfolio $50,000 $48,600 $(1,400) Previous fair value adjustment balance -0- Fair value adjustment-Cr. $(1,400)
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