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Example: A corporation purchases $50,000 of XYZ company common stock, and sells it for $35,000 five years later. A brokerage fee of $500 is incurred as a result. What entry is necessary to record this transaction?
Entry: debit - Cash 34,500
- Loss on of Investment 15,500
credit - Investment in XYZ Company Stock 50,000
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