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On January 2, 2XX0, Member Corporation purchased 35% of the outstanding common stock of Entertainment, Inc. and subsequently used the equity method to account for

On January 2, 2XX0, Member Corporation purchased 35% of the outstanding common stock of Entertainment, Inc. and subsequently used the equity method to account for the investment. At the time of the acquisition, Entertainment's net assets had fair values approximating book values. During 2XX0 Entertainment, Inc. reported net income of $600,000 and distributed dividends of $150,000. The ending balance in the Investment in Entertainment, Inc. account at December 31, 2XX0 was $750,000 after applying the equity method during 2XX0.

Provide the journal entries required during the year:

Debit Credit
1.

Cash, Equity Income, Equity Investment, Gain on sale, Goodwill, intangible asset, Loss on sale

x

Cash, Equity Income, Equity Investment, Gain on sale, Goodwill, intangible asset, Loss on sale

x

(To record the purchase of the equity investment.)
2.

Equity Investment

210,000

Equity Income

210,000

(To recognize investee's net income.)
3.

Cash

52,500

Equity Investment

52,500

Just need help on #1, 2 and 3 are correct entries and numbers

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