Accounting For Investments Daniels Consulting invests its temporary excess cash

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Accounting For Investments Daniels Consulting invests its temporary excess cash in a brokerage account. On November 3, 2017, Daniels purchased 300 shares of Mauve Co. common stock for $15 per share. On December 31, 2017, Mauve's common stock was trading at $10 per share. Assume Daniels records the stock as a trading investment Journalize the acquisition of Mauve stock on November 3, 2017. Journalize any entries, if required, at December 31, 2017 related to the investment. (Is there an unrealized holding gain/loss? Show your calculation using a t-account if applicable) 1. 2. Remember to copy these JE's to the "Journal tab" and then post them to the ledger Accounts and Explanation Debit oCredit Date Nov. 3 Purchased investment in stock Dec. 31 Adjusted trading investment to market value

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Journal Entries Date Account Title and explanation Debit Credit Nov, 03 Investment in Mauve Co. $4,500.00        To Cash Account $4,500.00 (Purchase investment in stock 300 shares X 15 Per shares) Dec, 31 Unrealized Loss $1,500.00              To Investment in Mauve Co. $1,500.00 (Adjusting trading investment to market Value) Investment Account Date Particulars Amount Date Particulars Amount Dec, 31 By Unrealized Loss $1,500 Nov, 03 By Investment $4,500 Dec, 31 By Balance C/d $3,000 $4,500 $4,500

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