The beginning balance sheet of Water Source Co. included a $800,000 investment in Larsen stock (35% ownership).

Question:

The beginning of Water Source Co. included a $800,000 investment in Larsen stock (35% ownership).
During the year, Water Source completed the following investment transactions:
Mar. 3 Purchased 6,000 shares at $7 per share of Jack Software as a long-term, available-for-sale investment, representing 3% ownership.
May 15 Received a cash of $0.53 per share on the Jack investment.
Dec. 15 Received a cash of $110,000 from Larsen investment.
31 Received Larsen's annual report showing $110,000 of net income.
31 Received Jack's annual report showing $600,000 of net income for the year. 31 Larsen's stock fair value at year-end was $728,500.
31 Jack's fair value at year-end was $10 per share.
Requirements
1. Journalize the transactions for the year of Water Source.
2. Post transactions to T-accounts to determine the December 31, 2016, balances related to the investment and investment income accounts.
3. Prepare Water Sources partial at December 31, 2016, from your answers in Requirement 2. Common Stock
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