Question

Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions and events, based on the assumption that the nonprofit uses a single account to record all unrealized and realized investment gains and losses. 1. On July 15, 2018, a nonprofit received a donation of Apple stock that had a fair value of $75,000 at the time of the donation. The donor told the nonprofit that the stock could be sold and used only to finance a particular research project. 2. On December 31, 2018, when the nonprofit closed its books, the stock had a fair value of $76,500. 3. On February 15, 2019, the nonprofit sold the stock for $76,000.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Apple Stocks             Dr. $75,000

  Deferred Donation Income   Cr. $75,000

2. Apple Stocks Dr. $1,500

        Gain on Apple Stocks   Cr. $1,500

3. Cash         Dr. $ 76,000

   Gain/Loss on Apple stocks Dr.$1,500

                      Apple Stocks             Cr.$76,500

Explanation:

1. when stocks are received subject to a condition that we can't recognize donation income. therefore it is recorded as liability. please note that deferred income is called as liability.

2. When value of stocks increase, asset stock of apple also increase by differential amount.

3. when asset is sold, the loss is recognized and assets are knocked off from books and cash asset is recorded.