Pirate Corporation purchased 100 percent ownership of Ship Company on January 1, 20X5, for $270,000. On that date, the book value of Ship’s reported net assets was $200,000. The excess over book value paid is attributable to depreciable assets with a remaining useful life of 10 years. Net income and dividend payments of Ship in the following periods were as shown below:

Required

Prepare journal entries on Pirate Corporation’s books relating to its investment in Ship Company for each of the three years, assuming it accounts for the investment using the equity method.

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Year 20X5 20X6 20X7 Net Income $20,000 40,000 20,000 Dividends $ 5,000 15,000 35,000