In January 2022, the management of Kinzie Company concludes that it has sufficient cash to permit some
Question:
In January 2022, the management of Kinzie Company concludes that it has sufficient cash to permit some short-term investments in debt and equity securities. During the year, the following transactions occurred.
At December 31, the fair value of the Muninger and Tatman common stocks were $55 and $24 per share respectively. These stock investments by Kinzie Company provide less than a 20% ownership interest.
Instructions
a. Journalize the transactions and post to the accounts Debt Investments and Stock Investments. (Use the T-account form.)
b. Prepare the adjusting entry at December 31, 2022, to report the investment securities at fair value. All securities are considered to be trading securities.
c. Show the balance sheet presentation of investment securities at December 31, 2022.
d. Identify the income statement accounts and give the statement classification of each account.
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Accounting Principles
ISBN: 9781119707110
14th Edition
Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Jill E. Mitchell