Visage Cosmetics is a public company and, where it has the choice, reports gains and losses on

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Visage Cosmetics is a public company and, where it has the choice, reports gains and losses on investments in other comprehensive income. Visage had the following transactions in 2014:

1. Visage Cosmetics acquires 40% of Diner Limited's 30,000 common shares for $18 per share on January 2, 2014. On June 15, Diner pays a cash dividend of $30,000. On December 31, Diner reports profit of $380,000 for the year. At December 31, Diner shares are trading at $22 per share.

2. Visage Cosmetics acquires 10% of Image Fashion Inc.'s 400,000 common shares for $12 per share on March 18, 2014. On June 30, Image Fashion pays a cash dividend of $44,000. On December 31, Image Fashion reports profit of $252,000 for the year. At December 31, Image Fashion shares are trading at $11 per share.

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Record the above transactions and any required adjusting journal entries for the year ended December 31, 2014, assuming Visage Cosmetics intends to hold both investments for strategic purposes.

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A dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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