Manson Incorporated reported investments in equity securities of $60,495 as a current asset on its December 31, 2018, balance sheet. An analysis of Manson’s investments on December 31, 2018, reveals the following: Equity Security Cost Fair Value 400 shares of Turben Company, common $14,275 $13,590 500 shares of Cook Corp. common stock 12,650 13,175 700 shares of Hill Corp. common stock 17,450 18,180 200 shares of Web Engines, preferred stock 19,100 15,550 Totals $63,475 $60,495   During 2019, the following transactions related to Manson’s investments occurred: Transactions: Jan. 6 Received a $265 dividend on the Turben Company common stock. Mar. 31 Received the semiannual dividend of $500 on the Web Engines preferred stock. The following information is available concerning Manson’s investments:   Equity Security Fair Value Turben Company $13,470 Cook Corp. 13,765 Hill Corp. 18,940 Web Engines 15,500       June 30 Received a $375 dividend on the Cook Corp. common stock and a $700 dividend on the Hill Corp. common stock. The information is available concerning Manson’s investments:   Equity Security Fair Value Turben Company $13,300 Cook Corp. 14,125 Hill Corp. 19,300 Web Engines 15,400       Transactions: July 6 Sold the Turben Company common stock for $13,750. Sept. 29 Received the semiannual dividend of $500 on the Web Engines preferred stock. The following information is available concerning Manson’s investments:   Equity Security Fair Value Cook Corp. $14,230 Hill Corp. 19,500 Web Engines 15,900       Transactions: Nov. 2 Sold the Hill Corp. common stock for $19,780. Dec. 30 Received a $375 dividend on the Cook Corp. common stock. The following information is available:   Equity Security Fair Value Cook Corp. $14,280 Web Engines 16,400       Required: 1. Assuming Manson prepares quarterly financial statements, prepare journal entries to record the preceding information. 2. Show the items of income or loss from investment transactions that Manson reports for each quarter of 2019. 3. Show how Manson’s investments are reported on the balance sheet on March 31, 2019; June 30, 2019; September 30, 2019; and December 31, 2019.

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Manson Incorporated reported investments in equity securities of $60,495 as a current asset on its December 31, 2018, balance sheet. An analysis of Manson’s investments on December 31, 2018, reveals the following:
Equity Security Cost Fair Value
400 shares of Turben Company, common $14,275 $13,590
500 shares of Cook Corp. common stock 12,650 13,175
700 shares of Hill Corp. common stock 17,450 18,180
200 shares of Web Engines, preferred stock 19,100 15,550
Totals $63,475 $60,495
 
During 2019, the following transactions related to Manson’s investments occurred:
Transactions:
Jan. 6 Received a $265 dividend on the Turben Company common stock.
Mar. 31 Received the semiannual dividend of $500 on the Web Engines preferred stock. The following information is available concerning Manson’s investments:
 
Equity Security
Fair Value
Turben Company $13,470
Cook Corp. 13,765
Hill Corp. 18,940
Web Engines 15,500
   
 
June 30 Received a $375 dividend on the Cook Corp. common stock and a $700 dividend on the Hill Corp. common stock. The information is available concerning Manson’s investments:
 
Equity Security
Fair Value
Turben Company $13,300
Cook Corp. 14,125
Hill Corp. 19,300
Web Engines 15,400
   
 
Transactions:
July 6 Sold the Turben Company common stock for $13,750.
Sept. 29 Received the semiannual dividend of $500 on the Web Engines preferred stock. The following information is available concerning Manson’s investments:
 
Equity Security
Fair Value
Cook Corp. $14,230
Hill Corp. 19,500
Web Engines 15,900
   
 
Transactions:
Nov. 2 Sold the Hill Corp. common stock for $19,780.
Dec. 30 Received a $375 dividend on the Cook Corp. common stock. The following information is available:
 
Equity Security
Fair Value
Cook Corp. $14,280
Web Engines 16,400
   
 
Required:
1. Assuming Manson prepares quarterly financial statements, prepare journal entries to record the preceding information.
2. Show the items of income or loss from investment transactions that Manson reports for each quarter of 2019.
3. Show how Manson’s investments are reported on the balance sheet on March 31, 2019; June 30, 2019; September 30, 2019; and December 31, 2019.
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