On January 1, 2020, Dua Company purchased 30,000 shares of the stock of Lipa, Inc. and did
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On January 1, 2020, Dua Company purchased 30,000 shares of the stock of Lipa, Inc. and did obtain significant influence. The investment is intended as a long-term investment. The stock was purchased for $240,000, and represents a 35% ownership stake. Lipa made $150,000 of net income in 2020, and paid dividends of $25,000. The price of Lipa's stock increased from $8 per share at the beginning of the year, to $10 per share at the end of the year.
Requirements:
- Prepare the January 1 and December 31 general journal entries for Dua Company.
- How much should the Dua Company report on the balance sheet for the investment in Lipa at the end of 2020?
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ISBN: 978-0078025402
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Authors: Joe Ben Hoyle, Thomas Schaefer, Timothy Doupnik
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