Answer and Explanation:
According to the scenario, journal entries for the given data are as follows:
Journal Entries
Sep. 12 Stock investment in Aspen company A/c Dr. $162,180 (3,600×$45)+$180
To Cash A/c $162,180
( Being purchase is recorded)
Oct. 15 Cash A/c Dr. $4320 (3,600×$1.2)
To Revenue from dividend A/c $4320
( Being dividend revenue is recorded )
Nov. 10 Cash A/c Dr. $54,648 (1,440×$38)-$72
Loss due to sale of investment A/c Dr. $10,224 ($64,872 - $54,648)
To Investment in Aspen company investment A/c $64,872 (1,440× $45)+$72
( Being sale is recorded)
