Answer:
Godfrey Corporation
GOLDFREY CORPORATION
Balance Sheet (Partial)
December 31, 2017
Noncurrent assets:
Investments:
Investment In Stock, at fair value $64,100
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock
Retained earnings
Less :
Unrealized loss $4,900
Step-by-step explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Long-term investment available for sale:
Cost = $69,000
Fair value 64,100
Unrealized loss $4,900
b) The correct entry would have been to reduce the net income by the unrealized loss. However, for simplicity, this is showed as a reduction of the Retained Earnings in the balance sheet.