Oliver Corporation has owned stock of Conrad Corporation since 2007. At December 31, 2010, its balances related

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Oliver Corporation has owned stock of Conrad Corporation since 2007. At December 31, 2010, its balances related to this investment were: Available-for-Sale Securities $185,000 Securities Fair Value Adj (AFS) 34,000 Dr. Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss—Equity 34,000 Cr. On January 1, 2011, Oliver purchased additional stock of Conrad Company for $475,000 and now has significant influence over Conrad. If the equity method had been used in 2007–2010, income would have been $33,000 greater than dividends received. Prepare Oliver’s journal entries to record the purchase of the investment and the change to the equity method.

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A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-0470423684

13th Edition

Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, And Terry D. Warfield

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