а. Record the appropriate journal entry on December 31, 20X1. b. Where on the financial statements are these values recorded?
а. Record the appropriate journal entry on December 31, 20X1. b. Where on the financial statements are these values recorded?
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Transcribed Image Text:RBG Corp purchased 150 shares of MLK stock during the year for a total of $23,250. RBG Corp
owns 18% of the outstanding stock of MLK. RBG Corp plans to use the stock for trading
purposes and will not hold onto these shares for very long. On December 31, 20X1, each share
was worth $157 (i.e. market value).
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Record the appropriate journal entry on December 31, 20X1.
b. Where on the financial statements are these values recorded?
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Mark to market accounting is made to ensure that the financial statement consists of true amounts. The resultant gain or loss is reported as unrealized income or loss in the income statement.
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