Counting Services Inc. has the following portfolio of trading equity securities at 12/31/18. All securities...

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Counting Services Inc. has the following portfolio of trading equity securities at 12/31/18. All securities were purchased during 2018.
Symbol # shares Total Cost Market Value
12/31/18 3/31/19
AAPL 1000 $162,000 $180 $245
BMX 2000 $47,000 $30 $20
DIS 2000 $140,000 $90 $100
GNC 3000 $64,000 $20 $17
Total $243,000
a. Prepare the adjustment necessary at 12/31/18.
b. On March 31, 2019, Counting Services sells 1,000 shares of AAPL for $245. Prepare the journal entry.
c. On March 31, 2019, Counting Services buys 500 shares of BA for $310.
d. The market value for the portfolio at March 31, 2019 is given below. Prepare the adjusting entry.

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