139. On January 1st, 20x12, ABC Inc. agrees to a futures contract to buy 1,000 shares of DEF Inc. for $20 per share in 60 days. The current value of the shares on January 1, 20x12 is $22 per share. The broker requires a 20% margin payment. The fair value of the shares is $24 per share on January 31st, 20x12 and $18 per share on February 29th, 20x12. Required: Prepare all relevant journal entries.

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139. On January 1st, 20x12, ABC Inc. agrees to a futures
contract to buy 1,000 shares of DEF Inc. for $20 per share in
60 days. The current value of the shares on January 1, 20x12
is $22 per share.
The broker requires a 20% margin payment. The fair value of
the shares is $24 per share on January 31st, 20x12 and $18 per
share on February 29th, 20x12.
Required: Prepare all relevant journal entries.
Transcribed Image Text:139. On January 1st, 20x12, ABC Inc. agrees to a futures contract to buy 1,000 shares of DEF Inc. for $20 per share in 60 days. The current value of the shares on January 1, 20x12 is $22 per share. The broker requires a 20% margin payment. The fair value of the shares is $24 per share on January 31st, 20x12 and $18 per share on February 29th, 20x12. Required: Prepare all relevant journal entries.
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