Amber Corporation reported the following summarized balance sheet data on December 31, 20X6: Assets Total $ 600,000 Liabilities Common Stock $ 600,000 Retained Earnings Total $ 100,000 300,000 200,000 $ 600,000 On January 1, 20X7, Purple Company acquired 100 percent of Amber's stock for $500,000. At the acquisition date, the book values and fair values of Amber's assets and liabilities were equal. Amber reported net income of $50,000 for 20X7 and paid dividends of $20,000. Required: a. Give the journal entries recorded by Purple on its books during 20X7 if it accounts for its investment in Amber using the equity method. b. Give the consolidation entries needed on December 31, 20X7, to prepare consolidated financial statements. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Give the journal entries recorded by Purple on its books during 20X7 if it accounts for its investment in Amber using the equity method. Note: If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field. view transaction list Consolidation Worksheet Entries A B Record the initial investment in Amber Corporation. Note: Enter debits before credits. Event General Journal Debit Credit