In: Accounting
(TCO B) The following information pertains to Fox Inc.’s portfolio of marketable securities for the Year ended Dec 31, Year 1 and Dec 31, Year 2.
Cost | Fair Value at 12/31 Year 1 | Year 2 Activity: Purchases | Year 2 Activity: Sales | Fair Value at 12/31 Year 2 | |
Trading Securities | |||||
Smith Co. | $230,000 | $240,000 | $235,000 | ||
Jones Co | $290,000 | $275,000 | $285,000 | ||
Available for Sale Securities | |||||
Williams's Co. | $270,000 | $245,000 | $255,000 | N/A | |
Gores Co. | $250,000 | $235,000 | $265,000 | ||
Held to Maturity Securities | |||||
Martin Co. | 1,400,00 | $1,250,000 |
Note 1: Fox Inc. uses US GAAP
Note 2: Fox Inc. uses valuation accounts to record changes in the
fair value of its marketable securities
Note 3: The Martin Co. security was purchase at par value
Note 4: The decline in the value of Martin Co. is considered to be
other than temporary
Requirement:
Record the journal entries for the following marketable securities
transactions based on the information given in the table.