Stuart Corp

question 36

Essay

Stuart Corp. purchased 100 shares of Dumb Co. stock for $8 per share and 200 shares of Silly Inc. stock for $12 per share. The Dumb Co. stock and the Silly, Inc. stock is classified as trading. As of December 31, the Dumb Co. stock is selling for $9 per share and the Silly Inc. stock is selling for $13 per share. Stuart had net income of $10,000
before reporting the impact of investment transactions.
Required:
a. Record the December 31 adjusting entries for investments.
b. What is Stuart Corp.'s net income after adjusting for investments?
c. What is the appropriate balance sheet presentation for these investments?

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