Another Question That Needs To Be Done In Excel That Is Driv

Another Question That Needs To Be Done In Excel That Is Driving Me Bon

Analyze and prepare journal entries for Kenseth Company's trading securities transactions and year-end adjustments based on provided data for 2013 and 2014. The tasks include recording the 2013 adjusting entry, the sale of Gordon, Inc. stock in 2014, the purchase of Earnhart Corp. stock, and the year-end adjustment for the trading portfolio at December 31, 2014.

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In the domain of accounting, particularly for investment securities classified as trading securities, accurate financial statement reporting hinges upon timely and precise journal entries that reflect market value fluctuations, sales, and purchases. Kenseth Company’s transactions in 2013 and 2014 exemplify these core accounting principles, illustrating the importance of sound record-keeping in compliance with accounting standards such as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

The initial step involves recording the 2013 adjusting entry. Since all securities are classified as trading securities, they must be reported at their fair value on financial statements, with unrealized gains or losses recognized in earnings. On December 31, 2013, the securities' fair values are provided, which are different from their costs. The securities include common stocks of Wallace and Martin, and preferred stock of Martin, with respective costs and fair values. The adjustment entry requires the recognition of unrealized gains or losses, calculated as the difference between fair value and cost, for each security.

Next, the sale of Gordon, Inc.'s common stock occurs on March 1, 2014. This involves removing the asset from the books at its cost basis initially, then recognizing the sale proceeds minus any selling expenses and recording the realized gain or loss. Since the stocks are traded securities, any unrealized holding gains or losses accumulated up to the sale date are already reflected in the earnings through previous adjustments.

The purchase of Earnhart Corp.'s stock on April 1, 2014, involves recording a new investment at its purchase price plus associated acquisition fees. This increases the cost basis of the holdings and impacts subsequent fair value adjustments at year-end.

Finally, the year-end adjustment for the trading portfolio as of December 31, 2014, requires re-measuring all holdings at their fair value, recognizing unrealized gains or losses in earnings, and updating the portfolio's valuation on the books. The fair values at December 31, 2014, are given, and these are compared against the respective cost bases after the recent transactions to calculate the necessary adjustment entries.

Effective journal entries for each event encompass debiting or crediting the appropriate securities accounts, adjusting for unrealized gains/losses, and recording sale proceeds or purchase costs with associated fees. These steps ensure that the financial statements correctly mirror the true economic valuation of the company's trading securities portfolio, maintaining transparency for investors and compliance with accounting standards.

Conclusion

Proper accounting for trading securities involves meticulous recording of initial investments, adjustments for fair value changes, and accurate recognition of realized gains or losses upon sale. Kenseth Company’s transactions exemplify these principles and demonstrate the necessity for detailed journal entries to uphold financial statement accuracy amid fluctuating market values.

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