Answer:
(a). Journal entry shown below:
(b). Balance in the investment account = $649,167
Explanation:
As per the data given in the question,
A)
Journal entry to record the sale of the 20,000 shares:
Cash A/c Dr. $240,000
(20,000×$12)
Loss on sale of investment A/c Dr. -$69,166.67
($170,833-$240,000)
To Investment in Olivia co. A/c $170,833
($820,000÷96,000×20,000 shares)
(To record the sale of 20,000 shares)
B)
Balance in the investment account in Jan 1 2020 = $820,000
Investment in Oliver Co. sold = $170,833
Balance in the investment account after the sale = $820,000-$170,833
=$649,167