Answer:
Sheridan Company
Adjusting Entries for reporting fair values of investments:
December 31, 2020:
Debit Investment in Muninger $333
Credit Unrealized Gains on Investment $333
To record the fair value of common stock investment.
Debit Unrealized Loss on Investment $700
Credit Investment in Tatman $700
To record the fair value of common stock investment.
Explanation:
a) Feb. 1, Muniger Common Stock 500 shares at $55 for $27,500
August 1, Sold 167 shares at $65 for $10,855
December 31 Remaining at fair value, 333 shares at $56 for $18,648
Fair Value Gain = $1 x 333 shares = $333
b) Tatman Common Stock 700 shares for $17,500
March 1, Common Stock 700 shares at $25 for $17,500
December 31, Remaining at fair value, 700 shares at $24 for $16,800
Fair Value Loss = $1 x 700 = $700
c) Trading Investments are held for short-term purposes to take advantage of dividends and changes in the market price of the investments. These securities are accounted for at fair value. The requirement is that at the end of the accounting period, the fair value is determined and used to value the investment. Unrealized Gains or Losses are recorded, depending on their fair values. The gains or losses become realized when the investments are sold.
