Question

Vert Company purchased Dextrin common stock for $150,000. At December 31, Year 2, the Fair value adjustment account had a debit balance of $10,000. On December 31, Year 3, the fair value of that investment was $154,000. Which of the following will be included in the related journal entry dated December 31, Year 3?a) Debit to Fair value adjustment for $4,000b) Credit to Fair value adjustment for $6,000c) Debit to Fair value adjustment for $14,000d) Credit to Fair value adjustment for $16,000

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Credit to the fair value adjustment for $6000

Explanation:

December 31 (year 2)

Fair value adjustment account balance = $10,000 (Debit)

December 31 (year 3)

Fair value adjustment account balance = $154,000 - $150,000 =$4,000 (Debit)

As you can see in year 2 there were only $10,000 (debit) in fair value adjustment account but in year 3 the value dropped down to 4,000 debit which leads us to the journal entry of $6,000 Credit in fair value adjustment account balance