Question: Current Attempt in Progress Bridgeport Corp. is deciding whether to purchase ( 4 0 % ) of Kyla Corp. ' s shares

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Bridgeport Corp. is deciding whether to purchase \(40\%\) of Kyla Corp.'s shares for \(\$ 1.20\) million cash, giving Bridgeport significant influence over the investee company, or \(60\%\) of Kyla's shares for \(\$ 1.80\) million cash, making Kyla a subsidiary company. The book value of Kyla's net assets is \(\$ 3.00\) million (assets are \(\$ 12\) million and liabilities are \(\$ 9.00\) million).
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How will this investment affect Bridgeport's statement of financial position if Bridgeport acquires a 40\% interest, assuming Bridgeport applies IFRS? Indicate the immediate effect on Bridgeport's total assets, total liabilities, and shareholders' equity. (Enter answers in millions to 2 decimal places, e.g.1.25. Do not leave any answer field blank. Enter 0 for amounts and no effect for effects. If an amount reduces the account balance then enter with negative sign.)
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