Case study of zurich company


On December 21, 2012, Zurich Company provided you with the following information regarding its trading securities.

December 31, 2012

Investments (Trading)

 

Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Stargate Corp. stock

 

$20,320

 

$19,320

 

$(1,000

)

Carolina Co. stock

 

10,940

 

9,940

 

(1,000

)

Vectorman Co. stock

 

20,320

 

21,010

 

690

 

Total of portfolio

 

$51,580

 

$50,270

 

(1,310

)

Previous fair value adjustment balance

         

0

 

Fair value adjustment-Cr.

         

$(1,310

)

During 2013, Carolina Company stock was sold for $10,490. The fair value of the stock on December 31, 2013, was: Stargate Corp. stock-$19,600; Vectorman Co. stock-$20,830

  • Prepare the adjusting journal entry needed on December 31, 2012.
  • Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the Carolina Company stock during 2013.
  • Prepare the adjusting journal entry needed on December 31, 2013.

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