On January 1, 2012, Meredith Corporation purchased 25% of the common shares of Pirates Company for $200,000.

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On January 1, 2012, Meredith Corporation purchased 25% of the common 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 2012.

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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-0470587287

14th Edition

Authors: kieso, weygandt and warfield.

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