On December 21, 2020, Sage Company provided you with the following information regarding its equity investments. December 31, 2020 Investments (Trading) Cost Fair Value Unrealized Gain (Loss) Clemson Corp. stock $20,400 $19,300 $(1,100 ) Colorado Co. stock 10,900 9,800 (1,100 ) Buffaloes Co. stock 20,400 20,990 590 Total of portfolio $51,700 $50,090 (1,610 ) Previous fair value adjustment balance 0 Fair value adjustment—Cr. $(1,610 ) During 2021, Colorado Co. stock was sold for $10,350. The fair value of the stock on December 31, 2021, was Clemson Corp. stock—$19,390; Buffaloes Co. stock—$20,900. None of the equity investments result in significant influence. (a) Prepare the adjusting journal entry needed on December 31, 2020. (b) Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the Colorado Co. stock during 2021. (c) Prepare the adjusting journal entry needed on December 31, 2021.

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Answer:

(a) Dec. 31, 2020

Dr Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss- Income $1,610

Cr Fair value adjustment $1,610

(b) During 2021

Dr Cash $10,350

Dr Loss on sale of investment $550

Cr Equity Investment (trading) $10,900

(c) Dec. 31, 2021

Dr Fair value Adjustment $1,100

Cr Unrealized Holding gain or loss - Income $1,100

Explanation:

(a) Preparation of the adjusting journal entry needed on December 31, 2020

Dec. 31, 2020

Dr Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss- Income $1,610

Cr Fair value adjustment $1,610

(b) Preparation of the journal entry to record the sale of the Colorado Co. stock during 2021

During 2021

Dr Cash $10,350

Dr Loss on sale of investment $550

($10,900-$10,350)

Cr Equity Investment (trading) $10,900

(c) Preparation of the adjusting journal entry needed on December 31, 2021

Dec. 31, 2021

Dr Fair value Adjustment $1,100

Cr Unrealized Holding gain or loss - Income $1,100

Calculation for Fair value Adjustment

Cost FV Profit Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Clemson Corp. stock $20,400-$19,390 =$1,010

Buffaloes Co. stock $20,400-$20,900=-$500

Total portfolio $40,800 $40,290 ($510)

Previous Fair value adjustment $1,610

Unrealized Holding Gain $1,100

($1,100-$510)