On January 1, Valuation Allowance for Trading Investments had a zero balance. On December 31, the cost of the trading securities portfolio was $41,500, and the fair value was $46,300. Prepare the December 31 adjusting journal entry to record the unrealized gain or loss on trading investments.
On January 1, Valuation Allowance for Trading Investments had a zero balance. On December 31, the cost of the trading securities portfolio was $41,500, and the fair value was $46,300. Prepare the December 31 adjusting journal entry to record the unrealized gain or loss on trading investments.
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Transcribed Image Text:On January 1, Valuation Allowance for Trading Investments had a zero balance.
On December 31, the cost of the trading securities portfolio was $41,500, and the
fair value was $46,300.
Prepare the December 31 adjusting journal entry to record the unrealized gain or
loss on trading investments.
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