Six months ago, a company purchased an investment in stock for $65,000. The investment is classified as available-for-sale securities. The current fair value of the stock is $68,500.

The company should record a:


a) Debit to Unrealized Loss-Equity for $3,500.
b) Debit to Investment Revenue for $3,500.
c) Credit to Market Adjustment - Available-for-Sale for $3,500.
d) Credit to Unrealized Gain-Equity for $3,500.
e) Credit to Investment Revenue for $3,500.

Respuesta :

Answer:

d) Credit to Unrealized Gain-Equity for $3,500.

Explanation:

Investment Classified as held for sale are reported on the fair market value. Any gains and loss arising from this should be recorded.

Purchase value of investment = $65,000

Fair Market value of Investment = $68,500

Gain = $68,500 - $65,000 = $3,500

This gain is classified as Unrealized Gain on Equity investment $3,500.