Westbrook Financial Services invested $18,000 to acquire 3,750 shares of Cloud Investments on March 15, 2015. This investment represents elss than 20% of the investees voting stock. On May 7, 2018 Westbrook sells 1,750 shares for $16,250. What is the correct journal entry for the May 7, 2018 transaction?
Expert Answer
Correct journal entry on May 7,2018 :-
Cash | 16250 | |
Realised gain on sale of investments | 7850 | |
Investment in cloud ( 18000 * 1750 / 3750 ) | 8400 |