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Jerome has insignificant influence of Melina Corporation because it owns less than 20% of the voting stock. The cost of the Melina stock is $5,000 and has a fair value of $6,000 on December 31 at the end of the first year it held the securities.

Required:
Write the necessary adjusting entry.

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Answer:

Dec 31

Dr Fair value adjustment - stock $1,000

Cr Unrealized gain - Income $1,000

Explanation:

Preparation of the journal entry to record the necessary adjusting entry

Based on the information given the journal entry to record the necessary adjusting entry will be:

Dec 31

Dr Fair value adjustment - stock $1,000

Cr Unrealized gain - Income $1,000

($6,000 - $5,000)