Fair Value Journal Entries, Trading Investments

The investments of Charger Inc. include a single investment: 9,000 shares of Raiders Inc. common stock purchased on February 24, 20Y1, for $21 per share including brokerage commission. These shares were classified as trading securities. As of the December 31, 20Y1, balance sheet date, the share price had increased to $28 per share.

a. Journalize the entries to acquire the investment on February 24, and record the adjustment to fair value on December 31, 20Y1.

20Y1 Feb. 24
20Y1 Dec. 31

b. How is the unrealized gain or loss for trading investments reported on the financial statements?

(fill in the blank) The unrealized gain or unrealized loss for trading investments is disclosed in the as .