In its first year of operations, Crane Corporation purchased, as
a long-term investment, available-for-sale debt securities costing
$66,000. At December 31, 2020, the fair value of the securities is
$61,400.
Prepare the adjusting entry to record the securities at fair value.
(Credit account titles are automatically indented when
amount is entered. Do not indent manually. If no entry is required,
select "No entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the
amounts.)
Date |
Account Titles and Explanation |
Debit |
Credit |
Dec. 31 |
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Available for securities are debt or equity securities which was purchased thinking that securities will be sold before maturity.These securities are shown at fair value.Unrealized gain or loss equity calculated and shown in balance sheet under the equity section.Unrealized gain or loss equity is calculated by deducting the fair value of securities and cost price of investment - securities available for sale.
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