Visage Cosmetics, a public company, acquires 40% of Image Fashion Inc.s 30,000 common shares for $18 per

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Visage Cosmetics, a public company, acquires 40% of Image Fashion Inc.’s 30,000 common shares for $18 per share on January 2, 2024. On June 15, Image Fashion pays a cash dividend of $30,000. On December 31, Image Fashion reports profit of $380,000 for the year. At December 31, Image Fashion shares are trading at $22 per share. 


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a. Prepare the required journal entries to record the Image Fashion Inc. investment assuming significant influence exists.

b. Determine the balance in the investment account on December 31, 2024, Visage Cosmetics’ year end.  

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Accounting Principles Volume 2

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Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Paul D. Kimmel, Barbara Trenholm, Valerie Warren, Lori Novak

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