On October 1, 2025, Para Company purchased 90% of the outstanding common stock of Star Company for $210,000. Additional data concerning Star Company for 2025 follows:

Any difference between book value and the value implied by the purchase price relates to goodwill. Para Company uses the partial equity method to record its investment in Star Company.

Required:
A. Prepare on Para Company’s books journal entries to record the investment- related activities for 2025.
B. Prepare workpaper eliminating entries for a workpaper on December 31, 2025. Star Company’s net income is earned evenly throughout the year.

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Common stock Other contributed capital Retained earnings, 1/1 Net income Dividends declared and paid (12/15) $70,000 30,000 70,000 60,000 10,000