Reference no: EM132682530
Question - Victoria Corporation completed the following transactions relating to investment in Whirlpool Corporation ordinary shares, which Victoria Court acquired for trading purposes.
Year 1:
(a) Purchased 1,000 shares (5% interest in voting shares) at P150 per share, plus transaction costs of P3,570.
(b) At year end, the Whirlpool Corporation ordinary shares had fair value of P180 per share.
Year 2:
(a) Sold 500 of Whirlpool Corporation ordinary shares at P190 per share, incurring P1,000 transaction costs on sale.
(b) At year end, the fair value of each share was P192.
Required -
1. Prepare Entries for Year 1 and Year 2 in the books of Victoria Corporation.
2. Provide solutions and on how you come up with that amounts.