Accounting for Investments Using the Equity Method Manwill Company owns 40% (30,000 shares) of Hall Companys voting

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Accounting for Investments Using the Equity Method Manwill Company owns 40% (30,000 shares) of Hall Company’s voting stock. Since Manwill has a significant interest in Hall Company, it uses the equity method of accounting for the investment. Hall Company reported the following information for the year:

1. Hall reported net income of $80,000.

2. Hall paid dividends of $20,000.

3. Hall’s stock value increased from $40 to $45.

Make the necessary journal entry(ies) to record the change in value of Manwill Company’s investment in Hall Company.

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Accounting Concepts And Applications

ISBN: 9780324376159

10th Edition

Authors: W. Steve Albrecht, James D. Stice, Earl K. Stice, Monte R. Swain

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