Answer:
Sep.15
Dr Investments in Available for sale securities 8900
Cr Cash 8900
30-Dec
Dr Other Comprehensive Income -(Unrealised loss-AFS) 4000
Cr Fair value adjustment-Stock 4000
31-Dec
Dr Fair value adjustment-Stock 1000
Cr Unrealised gain-Income 1000
Explanation:
Preparation of the journal entries
Books of Jerome Inc.
Sep.15
Dr Investments in Available for sale securities 8900
Cr Cash 8900
(Purchase of Notes of Topper Inc.)
30-Dec
Dr Other Comprehensive Income -(Unrealised loss-AFS) 4000
Cr Fair value adjustment-Stock 4000
(50000-46000)
31-Dec
Dr Fair value adjustment-Stock 1000
Cr Unrealised gain-Income 1000
(6000-5000)
(Unrealised holding period gain on Melina corporation stock hed as Trading securities)