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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 1000 $102,000 $107,000
BMX 2000 $47,000 $41,000
GNC 3000 $64,000 $87,000
Total $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.
Symbol |
# Shares |
Total cost |
Market value |
AAPL |
1,000 |
$102,000 |
$107,000 |
BMX |
2,000 |
$47,000 |
$41,000 |
GNC |
3,000 |
$64,000 |
$87,000 |
Total |
$213,000 |
$235,000 |
A |
Adjustment entry on 12/31/2017 |
Debit |
Credit |
Investment in securities |
$22,000 |
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To unrealised gain on securities |
$22,000 |
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B |
On Feb 12, 2018 |
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Cash a/c |
$115,000 |
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To Investment in securities |
$115,000 |
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C |
On March 31, 2018 - Unrealised Gain |
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Investment in securities |
$2,000 |
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To unrealised gain on securities |
$2,000 |
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