1.
Journalize the entries related to investment, in the books of Corporation J, assuming the portfolio as trading securities
1.

Explanation of Solution
Trading securities (TS): The category of passive investments which are bought with a purpose to sell in the near future are referred to as trading securities. The percentage of passive investments in debt or equity will be less than 20%.
Debit and credit rules:
- Debit an increase in asset account, increase in expense account, decrease in liability account, and decrease in
stockholders’ equity accounts. - Credit decrease in asset account, increase in revenue account, increase in liability account, and increase in stockholders’ equity accounts.
Prepare journal entry for purchase of investment in TS.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2019 | ||||||
August | 4 | Investments in TS | 180,000 | |||
Cash | 180,000 | |||||
(To record purchase of investment in TS) |
Table (1)
Description:
- Investments in TS is an asset account. Since stock investments are purchased, asset value increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Cash is an asset account. Since cash is paid, asset account decreased, and a decrease in asset is credited.
Prepare journal entry for adjusting the cost of TS to the fair market value, as on December 31, 2019.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2019 | ||||||
December | 31 | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) | 10,000 | |||
Investments in TS | 10,000 | |||||
(To record the adjustment of cost of investment in TS to the fair value) |
Table (2)
Description:
- Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) is an adjustment account used to report gain or loss on adjusting cost of investment at fair market value. Since loss has occurred and losses decrease stockholders’ equity value, a decrease in stockholders’ equity value is debited. This loss is reported as loss under net income.
- Investments in TS is an asset account. The account is credited because the market price was decreased, and eventually the asset value decreased.
Working Notes:
Compute the fair value of investment on December 31, 2019.
Compute unrealized gain or loss on investment in TS.
Note: Refer to Equation (1) for value and computation of fair value of investment on December 31, 2015.
Prepare journal entry for dividend received in 2020.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2020 | ||||||
June | 1 | Dividend receivable | 7,000 | |||
Dividend revenue | 7,000 | |||||
(To record receipt of dividend) |
Table (3)
- Dividends receivable is an asset account. Since dividend is received, asset account increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Dividend revenue is a revenue account and it is increased therefore, credit the dividend revenue.
Prepare journal entry for cash dividend received in 2020.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2020 | ||||||
July | 1 | Cash | 7,000 | |||
Dividend Receivable | 7,000 | |||||
(To record receipt of dividend) |
Table (4)
Description:
- Cash is an asset account. Since cash is received, asset account increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Dividends receivable is an asset account. Since dividend is received, asset account decreased, and a decrease in asset is credited.
Working Notes:
Compute amount of dividend received.
Prepare journal entry for adjusting the TS to the fair market value, as on December 31, 2020.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2020 | ||||||
December | 31 | Investments in TS | 12,000 | |||
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) | 12,000 | |||||
(To record the adjustment of investment in TS to the fair value) |
Table (5)
Description:
- Investments in TS is an asset account. The account is debited because the market price was increased, and eventually the asset value increased.
- Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) is an adjustment account used to report gain or loss on adjusting cost of investment at fair market value. Since gain has occurred and gains increase stockholders’ equity value, an increase in stockholders’ equity value is credited. This gain is reported as gain under net income.
Working Notes:
Compute the fair value of investment on December 31, 2020.
Compute unrealized gain or loss on investment in TS.
Note: Refer to Equations (3) and (1) for both the values.
Prepare journal entry for cash dividend received in 2021.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2021 | ||||||
July | 1 | Dividend receivable | 7,000 | |||
Dividend Revenue | 7,000 | |||||
(To record receipt of dividend) |
Table (6)
- Dividends receivable is an asset account. Since dividend is received, asset account increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Dividend Revenue is a revenue account. Since revenues increase equity, equity value is increased, and an increase in equity is credited.
Prepare journal entry for cash dividend received in 2021.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2021 | ||||||
June | 1 | Cash | 7,000 | |||
Dividend Receivable | 7,000 | |||||
(To record receipt of dividend) |
Table (7)
Description:
- Cash is an asset account. Since cash is received, asset account increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Dividends receivable is an asset account. Since dividend is received, asset account increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
Note: Refer to Equation (2) for value and computation of dividend revenue.
Prepare journal entry for adjusting the TS to the fair market value, as on December 31, 2021.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2021 | ||||||
December | 31 | Investments in TS | 6,000 | |||
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) | 6,000 | |||||
(To record the adjustment of investment in TS to the fair value) |
Table (8)
Description:
- Investments in TS is an asset account. The account is debited because the market price was increased, and eventually the asset value increased.
- Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) is an adjustment account used to report gain or loss on adjusting cost of investment at fair market value. Since gain has occurred and gains increase stockholders’ equity value, an increase in stockholders’ equity value is credited. This gain is reported as gain under net income.
Working Notes:
Compute the fair value of investment on December 31, 2021.
Compute unrealized gain or loss on investment in TS.
Note: Refer to Equations (4) and (3) for both the values.
2.
Journalize the entries related to investment, in the books of Corporation J, assuming the portfolio as available-for-sale securities
2.

Explanation of Solution
Available-for-sale (AFS) securities: The category of passive investments which are held as idle funds to serve the future operating and strategic purposes, are referred to as available-for-sale securities. The percentage of passive investments in debt or equity will be less than 20%.
Prepare journal entry for purchase of investment in AFS securities.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2019 | ||||||
August | 4 | Investments in AFS Securities | 180,000 | |||
Cash | 180,000 | |||||
(To record purchase of investment in AFS securities) |
Table (9)
Description:
- Investments in AFS Securities is an asset account. Since stock investments are purchased, asset value increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Cash is an asset account. Since cash is paid, asset account decreased, and a decrease in asset is credited.
Prepare journal entry for equity in investee earnings.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2019 | ||||||
December | 31 | Investments in AFS Securities | 9,000 | |||
Equity in investee earnings | 9,000 | |||||
(To record equity in investee earnings) |
Table (10)
- Investments in AFS Securities is an asset account. Since stock investments are purchased, asset value increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Equity in investee earnings is an income account and it is increased. Therefore, credit the equity in investee earnings.
Prepare journal entry for adjusting the cost of AFS securities to the fair market value, as on June 1, 2020.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2020 | ||||||
June | 1 | Dividend receivable | 7,000 | |||
Investment | 7,000 | |||||
(To record the adjustment of cost of investment in AFS securities to the fair value) |
Table (11)
Description:
- Dividends receivable is an asset account. Since dividend is received, asset account increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Investments in AFS Securities is an asset account. The account is credited because the market price was decreased, and eventually the asset value decreased.
Prepare journal entry for cash dividend received in 2020.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2020 | ||||||
July | 1 | Cash | 7,000 | |||
Dividend Receivable | 7,000 | |||||
(To record receipt of dividend) |
Table (12)
Description:
- Cash is an asset account. Since cash is received, asset account increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Dividends receivable is an asset account. Since dividend is received, asset account increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
Note: Refer to Equation (2) for value and computation of dividend revenue.
Prepare journal entry for adjusting the AFS securities to the fair market value, as on December 31, 2020.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2020 | ||||||
December | 31 | Investments in AFS Securities | 9,000 | |||
Equity in investee earnings | 9,000 | |||||
(To record the equity in investee earnings) |
Table (13)
Description:
- Investments in AFS Securities is an asset account. The account is debited because the market price was increased, and eventually the asset value increased.
- Equity in investee earnings is an income account and it is increased. Therefore, credit the equity in investee earnings.
Prepare journal entry for adjusting the cost of AFS securities to the fair market value, as on June 1, 2021.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2021 | ||||||
June | 1 | Dividend receivable | 7,000 | |||
Investment | 7,000 | |||||
(To record the adjustment of cost of investment in AFS securities to the fair value) |
Table (14)
Description:
- Dividends receivable is an asset account. Since dividend is received, asset account increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Investments in AFS Securities is an asset account. The account is credited because the market price was decreased, and eventually the asset value decreased.
Prepare journal entry for cash dividend received in 2020.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2021 | ||||||
July | 1 | Cash | 7,000 | |||
Dividend Receivable | 7,000 | |||||
(To record receipt of dividend) |
Table (15)
Description:
- Cash is an asset account. Since cash is received, asset account increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Dividends receivable is an asset account. Since dividend is received, asset account increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
Note: Refer to Equation (2) for value and computation of dividend revenue.
Prepare journal entry for adjusting the AFS securities to the fair market value, as on December 31, 2021.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2021 | ||||||
December | 31 | Investments in AFS Securities | 9,000 | |||
Equity in investee earnings | 9,000 | |||||
(To record the equity in investee earnings) |
Table (16)
Description:
- Investments in AFS Securities is an asset account. The account is debited because the market price was increased, and eventually the asset value increased.
- Equity in investee earnings is an income account and it is increased. Therefore, credit the equity in investee earnings.
Note: Refer to Equations (7) and (6) for both the values.
- Equity in Affiliate Earnings is a revenue account. Revenues increase stockholders’ equity value, and an increase in stockholders’ equity is credited.
Note: Refer to Equation (8) for value and computation of investment revenue.
Prepare journal entry for dividends received from affiliate, in 2017.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2017 | ||||||
June | 1 | Cash | 7,000 | |||
Investments in Affiliates | 7,000 | |||||
(To record dividends received from investee) |
Table (17)
Description:
- Cash is an asset account. Since cash is received, asset account increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Investments in Affiliates is an asset account. Since stock investments are reduced as an effect of receipt of dividends, asset value decreased, and a decrease in asset is credited.
Note: Refer to Equation (2) for value and computation of dividend revenue.
Prepare journal entry for share of income received from Company K in 2017.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||
2017 | ||||||
December | 31 | Investments in Affiliates | 9,000 | |||
Equity in Affiliate Earnings | 9,000 | |||||
(To record income received from affiliates) |
Table (18)
Description:
- Investments in Affiliates is an asset account. Since share of income received from investee increases the investment value, asset value increased, and an increase in asset is debited.
- Equity in Affiliate Earnings is a revenue account. Revenues increase stockholders’ equity value, and an increase in stockholders’ equity is credited.
Note: Refer to Equation (8) for value and computation of investment revenue.
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