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Pacific Fishing Inc.s non-strategic investments as of December 31, 2017, are as follows: Cost Fair Value RIM common shares $17,600 $19,450 Northern Electric common shares

Pacific Fishing Inc.’s non-strategic investments as of December 31, 2017, are as follows:
 

    CostFair Value
  RIM common shares$17,600  $19,450  
  Northern Electric common shares42,750  42,050  
  Imperial Oil common shares25,200  24,250  
  Inco Limited common shares34,800  31,950  
 


Pacific Fishing Inc. had no investments prior to 2017.

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Prepare the fair value adjustment at December 31, 2017, based on the information provided. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

2. Illustrate how the investments will be reported on the December 31, 2017, balance sheet.

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