The investments of Charger Inc. include a single investment: 11,010 shares of Ra

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The investments of Charger Inc. include a single investment: 11,010 shares of Raiders Inc. common stock purchased on February 24, Year 1, for $39 per share including brokerage commission. These shares were classified as trading securities. As of the December 31, Year 1, balance sheet date, the share price had increased to $42 per share.

Required:

A. Journalize the entries to acquire the investment on February 24, and record the adjustment to fair value on December 31, Year 1. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles. B. How is the unrealized gain or loss for trading investments reported on the financial statements?

Explanation / Answer

a) Journal entry :

b) Unrealized gain or loss for trading investment reported on the financial statement that is recognized in net income.

Date account & explanation debit credit Year 1 Feb 24 Investment in trading securities (11010*39) 429390 Cash 429390 (To record investment) Year 1 Dec 31 Investment in trading securities (11010*3) 33030 Unrealized Gain-Trading securities 33030 (To record unrealized gain)

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