On January 1, 2019, Meredith plc purchased 25% of the ordinary shares of Pirates Company for 200,000.

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On January 1, 2019, Meredith plc purchased 25% of the ordinary shares of Pirates Company for £200,000. During the year, Pirates earned net income of £80,000 and paid dividends of £20,000.
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Prepare the entries for Meredith to record the purchase and any additional entries related to this investment in Pirates Company in 2019.
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Intermediate Accounting IFRS

ISBN: 978-1119372936

3rd edition

Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield

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