Question: Grass Security, which began operations in 2017, invests in long-term available-for-sale securities. Following is a series of transactions and events determining its long-term investment activity.
Grass Security, which began operations in 2017, invests in long-term available-for-sale securities. Following is a series of transactions and events determining its long-term investment activity. 2017
| Jan. | 20 | Purchased 1,400 shares of Johnson & Johnson at $20.90 per share plus a $280 commission. | ||
| Feb. | 9 | Purchased 1,600 shares of Sony at $46.60 per share plus a $265 commission. | ||
| June | 12 | Purchased 1,900 shares of Mattel at $27.40 per share plus a $235 commission. | ||
| Dec. | 31 | Per share fair values for stocks in the portfolio are Johnson & Johnson, $21.90; Mattel, $31.30; and Sony, $38.40. |
2018
| Apr. | 15 | Sold 1,400 shares of Johnson & Johnson at $23.90 per share less a $565 commission. | ||
| July | 5 | Sold 1,900 shares of Mattel at $24.30 per share less a $275 commission. | ||
| July | 22 | Purchased 1,000 shares of Sara Lee at $22.90 per share plus a $520 commission. | ||
| Aug. | 19 | Purchased 1,300 shares of Eastman Kodak at $17.40 per share plus a $238 commission. | ||
| Dec. | 31 | Per share fair values for stocks in the portfolio are: Kodak, $19.65; Sara Lee, $20.40; and Sony, $35.40. |
2019
| Feb. | 27 | Purchased 2,800 shares of Microsoft at $67.40 per share plus a $565 commission. | ||
| June | 21 | Sold 1,600 shares of Sony at $48.40 per share less a(n) $920 commission. | ||
| June | 30 | Purchased 1,800 shares of Black & Decker at $36.40 per share plus a $475 commission. | ||
| Aug. | 3 | Sold 1,000 shares of Sara Lee at $16.65 per share less a $475 commission. | ||
| Nov. | 1 | Sold 1,300 shares of Eastman Kodak at $23.15 per share less a(n) $665 commission. | ||
| Dec. | 31 | Per share fair values for stocks in the portfolio are: Black & Decker, $39.40; and Microsoft, $69.40. |






Journal entry worksheet 2 3 4 Per share fair values for stocks in the portfolio are Johnson & Johnson, $21.90; Mattel, $31.30; and Sony, $38.40. Record the adjustment to fair value as of December 31, 2017. Note: Enter debits before credits. Date General Journal DebitCredit Dec 31, 2017 Unrealized loss-Equity Fair value adjustment-AFS (LT) Record entry Clear entry View general journal
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