Question - Ophir Investments Inc. is a regional investment company that began operations on January 1, 2012. The following transactions relate to trading securities acquired by Ophir Investments Inc., which has a discal year ending on December 31. 2012.
Feb 3. Purchased 2,000 shares of Mapco Inc. as a trading security at $42 per share plus a brokerage commission of $500.
Mar. 23. Purchased 1,400 shares of Swift Inc. as a trading security at $23 per share plus a brokerage commission of $210.
May 19 Sold 500 shares of Mapco Inc. for $46 per share less an $80 brokerage commission.
June 12 Received an annual dividend of $0.14 per share on Mapco stock.
Dec. 31. The portfolio of trading securities was adjusted to fair values of $40 and $29 per share for Mapco Inc. and Swift Inc. respectively.
2013
Apr. 9 Purchased 900 shares of Corvair Inc. as a trading security at $62 per share plus a $90 brokerage commission.
June 15. Received an annual dividend of $0.16 per share on Mapco Inc. Stock
Aug 30. Sold 200 shares of Corvair Inc. for $51 per share less a $60 brokerage commission.
Dec. 31. The portfolio of trading securities had a cost of $139,255 and fair value of $133,470 requiring a credit balance in valuation allowance for Trading Investments of $5,785 ($139,255 - $133,470). Thus, the debit balance from December 31, 2013, is to be adjusted to the new balance.
Instructions
1. Journalize the entries to record these transactions.
2. Prepare the investment-related current asset balance sheet disclosures for Ophir Investments Inc. on December 31, 2013.
3. How are unrealized gains or losses on trading investments disclosed on the financial statements of Ophir Investments Inc.?