You have just started work for Warren Co. as part of the controller\'s group inv

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You have just started work for Warren Co. as part of the controller's group involved in current financial reporting problems. Jane Henshaw, controller for Warren, is interested in your accounting background because the company has experienced a series of financial reporting surprises over the last few years. Recently, the controller has learned from the company's auditors that there is authoritative literature that may apply to its investment in securities. She assumes that you are familiar with this pronouncement and asks how the following situations should be reported in the financial statements.


Situation 1


Trading securities in the current assets section have a fair value that is $4,200 lower than cost.

Explanation / Answer

Journal entry to record this is Net unrealized holdings gains and losses 4,200 Fair value adjustment 4,200 The net unrealized holdings gains and losses is an income statement account.

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