Question

The trading securities portfolio of Jerome, Inc., had a total cost of $3,000 and a fair value of $2,800 on December 31, which is the first year it held trading securities. Complete the necessary adjusting entry.

Answer 1

Dr Unrealized Loss - Income $200

Cr Fair value adjustment - trading $200

Step-by-step explanation

Preparation of the necessary adjusting entry

Based on the information given the appropriate adjusting journal entry is :

Dr Unrealized Loss - Income $200

($3,000 - $2,800)

Cr Fair value adjustment - trading $200

(To recrod adjustment to fair value for trading securities )