Q1. On January 1, 2012 Valuation allowance for trading investment hat a zero balance. On December 31, 2012, the cost of the trading securities portfolios was $105,800 and the fair value was $101,600. Prepare the December 31, 2012 adjusting journal entry to record the unrealized gain or loss on trading, investments.
Q2. On January 1, 2012 Valuation allowance for Available-for-sale Securities had a zero balance. On December 31, 2012 the cost of the available-for sale securities was $62,400 and the fair value was $56,900. Prepare the adjusting entry to record the unrealized gain or loss for available for-sale securities on December 31, 2012.