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15 April, 14:49

Bramble Corp. carries an account in its general ledger called Investments, which contained debits for investment purchases, and no credits, with the following descriptions. Feb. 1, 2020 Sharapova Company common stock, $110 par, 220 shares $36,300 April 1 U. S. government bonds, 12%, due April 1, 2030, interest payable April 1 and October 1, 108 bonds of $1,000 par each 108,000 July 1 McGrath Company 12% bonds, par $53,500, dated March 1, 2020, purchased at 104 plus accrued interest, interest payable annually on March 1, due March 1, 2040 57,780. Prepare entries necessary to classify the amounts into proper accounts, assuming that all the securities are classified as available-for-sale.

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  1. 15 April, 18:32
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    Feb 1. 2020

    Cash (DR) $36,300

    Common stock (CR) $24,200

    Stock premium (CR) $12,100

    April 1. 2020

    Debt investment available for sale (DR) $163,120 (108,000+55,120,)

    Equity investment available for sale (DR) $ 36,300

    Interest revenue (DR) $2,675 (53,500*12%*5/12)

    Investments (CR) $202,070

    Explanation:

    The entries are to be recorded are as follows:

    Feb 1. 2020

    Cash (DR) $36,300

    Common stock (CR) $24,200

    Stock premium (CR) $12,100

    April 1. 2020

    Debt investment available for sale (DR) $163,120 (108,000+55,120,)

    Equity investment available for sale (DR) $ 36,300

    Interest revenue (DR) $2,675 (53,500*12%*5/12)

    Investments (CR) $202,070
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