Fairbanks Corporation purchased 400 shares of Sherman Inc. common stock as an availablefor- sale investment for $13,200. During the year, Sherman paid
Fairbanks Corporation purchased 400 shares of Sherman Inc. common stock as an availablefor- sale investment for $13,200. During the year, Sherman paid a cash dividend of $3.25 per share. At yearend,
\r\nSherman stock was selling for $34.50 per share. Prepare Fairbanks’ journal entries to record (a) the purchase of the investment, (b) the dividends received, and (c) the fair value adjustment. (Assume a zero balance in the Fair Value Adjustment account.)