by Three M... Comparing TP Equity Method for Stock Investment On January 4, 2016, Spandella Company purchased 160,000 shares of Filington Company directly from one of the founders for a price of $30 per share. Fillington has 400,000 shares outstanding, including the Spandella shares. On July 2, 2016, Fillington paid $600,000 in total dividends to its shareholders. On December 31, 2016, Filington reported a net income of $1,200,000 for the year. Spandella uses the equity method in accounting for its investment in Filington If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. a. Journalize the Spandella Inc. entries for the transactions involving its investment in Filington Company during 2016. 2016 Jan. 41 2016 July 2 2016 Dec. 31 b. Determine the December 31, 2016, balance of the investment in Filington Company stock account. Check My Work 2 more Check My Work uses remaining