Question

Valuing Trading Securities at Fair Value On January 1, Valuation Allowance for Trading Investments had a zero balance. On December 31, the cost of the trading securities portfolio was $41,500, and the fair value was $46,300. Prepare the December 31 adjusting journal entry to record the unrealized gain or loss on trading investments.

Answer 1

Answer:

Dr. Trading securities                                    $4,800  

Cr. Unrealized gain on trading securities    $4,800

Explanation:

Trading securities are recorded reported on the fair market value. The gain or loss arise from the increase or decrease in the value of trading securities. There is a gain if the price of trading security increases and loss when the price of the trading security decreases. Unrealized gains are reported in the separate section of stockholders equity.

Gain on Trading securities = Fair value of security portfolio - Cost of security portfolio = $46,300 - $41,500 = $4,800