At December 31, 2013, the available-for-sale equity portfolio for Steffi Graf, Inc. is as follows. On January

Question:

At December 31, 2013, the available-for-sale equity portfolio for Steffi Graf, Inc. is as follows.

Fair Value Unrealized Gain (Loss) ($2,500) 1,500 2,500 1,500 Security Cost $17,500 $15,000 14,000 25,500 23,000 Total $5

On January 20, 2014, Steffi Graf, Inc. sold security A for $15,100. The sale proceeds are net of brokerage fees.
Instructions
(a) Prepare the adjusting entry at December 31, 2013, to report the portfolio at fair value.
(b) Show the balance sheet presentation of the investment-related accounts at December 31, 2013. (Ignore notes presentation.)
(c) Prepare the journal entry for the 2014 sale of security A?

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