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25 February, 19:06

Journ Co. purchased short-term investments in available-for-sale securities at a cost of $64,000 on November 25, 2017. At December 31, 2017, these securities had a fair value of $59,600. This is the first and only time the company has purchased such securities.

Prepare the December 31, 2017, year-end adjusting entry for the securities' portfolio and the April 6, 2018, entry when Journ sells one-half of these securities for $26,000.

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  1. 25 February, 19:10
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    On December 31, 2017:

    Debit: Fair value adjustment - loss = $4,400

    Credit: Securities available for sale = $4,400

    On April 6, 2018

    Debit: Cash account $26,000

    Debit: Loss on sale of securities $3,800

    Credit: Securities available for sale $29,800

    Explanation:

    On December 31, 2017:

    Compare the cost/carrying value of the securities with its fair value on the reporting date.

    Debit: Fair value adjustment - loss = $4,400

    Credit: Securities available for sale = $4,400

    Working of loss:

    Cost = $64,000

    Fair value of security = $59,600

    Since, fair value of security is less, therefore, it is a loss:

    Amount of loss = $64,000 - $59,600

    Amount of loss = $4,400

    On sale of securities: April 6, 2018

    Comparing the sale of securities with its fair value at the date of sale: on April 6, 2018.

    Since sold half of the securities only:

    Debit: Cash account $26,000

    Debit: Loss on sale of securities $3,800

    Credit: Securities available for sale $29,800

    Working:

    Half of the investment fair value = $59,600/2 = $29,800
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