Question 3

MetlockCorporation made the following cash purchases of securities during 2020, which is the first year in which Metlock invested in securities.

1.On January 15, purchased10,600shares of Sanchez Company's common stock at $33.50per share plus commission $2,104.2.On April 1, purchased5,300shares of Vicario Co.'s common stock at $52per share plus commission $3,567.3.On September 10, purchased7,420shares of WTA Co.'s preferred stock at $26.50per share plus commission $5,202.

On May 20, 2020, Metlock sold4,028shares of Sanchez Company's common stock at a market price of $35per share less brokerage commissions, taxes, and fees of $4,081. The year-end fair values per share were Sanchez $30, Vicario $55, and WTA $28. In addition, the chief accountant of Metlock told you that the corporation plans to hold these securities for the long-term but may sell them in order to earn profits from appreciation in prices. The equity method of accounting is not appropriate for these stock purchases.

A. Prepare the journal entries to record the above three security purchases.(Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 2,500. Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts.)

B