Prepare Hertog Company’s journal entries to reflect the following transactions f
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Question
Prepare Hertog Company’s journal entries to reflect the following transactions for the current year.
Sells 210 shares of its investment in Kraft stock at $57 per share. The broker’s commission on this sale is $155.
May 7 Purchases 210 shares of Kraft stock as a short-term investment in trading securities at a cost of $51 per share plus $310 in broker fees. June 6Sells 210 shares of its investment in Kraft stock at $57 per share. The broker’s commission on this sale is $155.
Explanation / Answer
short term investment dr. 10710
commission dr. 310
bank cr.11020
bank dr. 11815
commission dr. 155
Short term investemnts cr. 10710
Profit on sale cr. 1260