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4. (15 points) Counting Services Inc. has the following portfolio of trading equ

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Question

4. (15 points) Counting Services Inc. has the following portfolio of trading equity securities at 12/31/17. All securities were purchased during 2017. Symbol # shares Total Cost Market Value AAPL BMX GNC Total $102,000 $47,000 1000 115,000 63,000 64,000 72,000 3000 $213,000 Prepare the adjustment necessary at 12/31/17. On February 12, 2018, Counting Services sells 1,000 shares of AAPL for $115,000. Prepare the journal entry. The total cost of the two remaining securities is $111,000 and the market value is $130,000 at March 31, 2018. Prepare the adjusting entry. a. b. c.

Explanation / Answer

A

Adjustment entry on 12/31/2017
Unrealised Gain

Debit

Credit

Investment in securities

$37,000

   To unrealised gain on securities
($250,000-$213,000)

$37,000

B

On Feb 12, 2018

Cash a/c

$115,000

To Investment in securities

$115,000

C

On March 31, 2018 - Unrealised Loss

unrealised Loss on securities
(63,000+72,000-130,000)

$5,000

To investment in securities

$5,000

A

Adjustment entry on 12/31/2017
Unrealised Gain

Debit

Credit

Investment in securities

$37,000

   To unrealised gain on securities
($250,000-$213,000)

$37,000

B

On Feb 12, 2018

Cash a/c

$115,000

To Investment in securities

$115,000

C

On March 31, 2018 - Unrealised Loss

unrealised Loss on securities
(63,000+72,000-130,000)

$5,000

To investment in securities

$5,000

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