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On January 1,2023, Bactin Corporation acquired 15% of Oakton Company for $118,000. On that date, the total book value and fair value of Oakton's identifiable net assets was $918,000. Any difference between cost and fair value is attributable to goodwill. In 2023, Oakton reported net income of $78,000 and paid dividends of $48,000. On January 1,2024, Bactin Corporation bought another 15% of Oakton for $118,000, and on that date, the book value and fair value of Oakton's net assets still was $918,000(the fair value of Oakton did not change during 2023). Bactin concluded that its 30% ownership now allowed it to significantly influence Oaktons operations. In 2024, Oakton reported net income of $98,000 and paid dividends of $58,000.
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Prepare all journal entries for Bactin for 2023 and 2024, assuming no change in fair value of the Oakton stock during that time period.
Note: If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.

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