Reference no: EM132681488
Question - On December 21, 2020, Novak Company provided you with the following information regarding its equity investments.
December 31, 2020 Investments (Trading) Cost Fair Value Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Clemson Corp. stock $19,600 $18,600 $(1,000)
Colorado Co. stock 9,300 8,400 (900)
Buffaloes Co. stock 19,600 20,170 570
Total of portfolio $48,500 $47,170 (1,330)
Previous fair value adjustment balance 0
Fair value adjustment-Cr. $(1,330)
During 2021, Colorado Co. stock was sold for $8,860. The fair value of the stock on December 31, 2021, was Clemson Corp. stock-$18,690; Buffaloes Co. stock-$20,060. None of the equity investments result in significant influence.
Required -
(a) Prepare the adjusting journal entry needed on December 31, 2020.
(b) Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the Colorado Co. stock during 2021.
(c) Prepare the adjusting journal entry needed on December 31, 2021.