Check my work Problem 1-26 (LO 1-1, 1-3, 1-4) On December 31, 2016, Akron, Inc. purchased 5 Percent of Zip Company's common shares on the open market in exchange for $14,900. On December 31, 2017. Akron, Inc., acquires an additional 25 percent of Zip Company's outstanding common stock for $97.250. During the next two years, the following information is available for Zip Company eBook Commen Stock Dividends Fair Value Income Declared (12/31) $315,000 $71,000 $6,700 389,000 86,000 14,300 486,000 Print 2016 2017 2018 References At December 31, 2017, Zip reports a net book value of $282.000. Akron attributed any excess of its 30 percent share of Zip's fair over book value to its share of Zip's franchise agreements. The franchise agreements had a remaining life of 10 years at December 31, 2017 a. Assume Akron applies the equity method to its Investment in Zip account 1. What amount of equity income should Akron report for 2018? 2. On Akron's December 31, 2018, balance sheet, what amount is reported for the Investment in zip account? b. Assume Akron uses fair-value accounting for its Investment in Zip account: 1. What amount of income from its investment in Zip should Akron report for 2018? 2. On Akron's December 31, 2018. balance sheet what amount is reported for the investment in Zip account