How much should watson company report as a realized gain


Question: Watson's fiscal year end is December 31. In July 2019, the company had purchased 80,000 shares of Holmes Corporation common stock for $15.75 per share as an equity investment. At the end of 2021, the quoted price was $15 per share. In November 2022, Watson Inc sold all of the Holmes stock for $17.10, incurring $64,000 in brokerage commissions. How much should Watson Company report as a realized gain on the sale of stock in 2022?

 

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