Metro Corporation Reported the Following Transactions Relating to Its Held

question 107

Essay

Metro Corporation reported the following transactions relating to its held for trading investments:Jan 1 Purchased 1,000 shares of London Ltd. shares for $64,000 cash.Jun 1 Received cash dividends of $5 per share on the London shares.Sep 15 Sold 250 London shares for $15,500.Dec 31 The fair value of the London shares was $49,250.Instructions
a. Record the above transactions and events.
b. Indicate where any revenues and gains or losses (realized or unrealized) would appear in the financial statements.

Distinguish between the balance sheet presentation of accounts receivable and the associated debt instruments.

Understand and apply the principles of notes receivable discounting and their impact on financial statements.

Identify and correct errors in the recording of cash transactions and the preparation of bank reconciliations.

Understand the treatment of noninterest-bearing notes receivable, including the computation of interest revenue and discount amortization.

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