On December 21, 2017, Nash Company provided you with the following information r

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On December 21, 2017, Nash Company provided you with the following information regarding its equity investments. December 31, 2017 Investments (Trading) Cost Fair Value Unrealized Gain (Loss) Clemson Corp. stock $19,900 $19,000 $(900 ) Colorado Co. stock 10,100 9,100 (1,000 ) Buffaloes Co. stock 19,900 20,460 560 Total of portfolio $49,900 $48,560 (1,340 ) Previous fair value adjustment balance 0 Fair value adjustment—Cr. $(1,340 ) During 2018, Colorado Company stock was sold for $9,590. The fair value of the stock on December 31, 2018, was Clemson Corp. stock—$19,100; Buffaloes Co. stock—$20,360. None of the equity investments result in significant influence. (a) Prepare the adjusting journal entry needed on December 31, 2017. (b) Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the Colorado Co. stock during 2018. (c) Prepare the adjusting journal entry needed on December 31, 2018.

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Journal Entries Date ACCT Title and explanation Debit Credit Dec - 31, 2017 Unrealized Gain (loss) in investment $1,340        To Investment in Securities $1,340 (To Adjustment for fair value of investment) During 2017 Cash Account $9,590          To Investment in Securities $9,590 (To Record the sale of securities Dec - 31, 2018 Investment in Securities $490              To Unrealized Gain (loss) in investment $490 (To Record theajustement entry at the year end) Working note: value of the investment at the year end December 31, 2018                          2,017.00                              2,018.00 Difference Clemson Corp. Stock $19,000.00 $19,100.00 $100.00 Buffaloes Co. Stock $20,460.00 $20,360.00 -$100.00 Gain on sale of Colardo company stock ($ 9,590 - $ 9,100) $490.00 $490.00

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