On January 1 Criquet Co. acquired an interest in the Tamlee Co. for $500,000. At December 31, Tamlee Co. declared and paid a cash dividend of $50,000 and reported a net income of $160,000.

REQUIRED:

Prepare the journal entries for the Criquet Co. under each of the independent circumstances:

a. Criquet Co. acquires a 10% interest in the Tamlee Co.

b. Criquet Co. acquires a 25% interest in the Tamlee Co.