• Record the dividend from Ship Company for 20X5.
• Record the equity-method income for 20X5.
• Record the amortization of differential value for 20X5.
• Record the dividend from Ship Company for 20X6.
• Record the equity-method income for 20X6.
• Record the amortization of the differential value for 20X6.
• Record the dividend from Ship Company for 20X7.
• Record the equity-method income for 20X7.
• Record the amortization of the differential value for 20X7.

Pirate Corporation purchased 100 percent ownership of Ship Company on January 1, 20X5, for $270,000. On that date, the book value of Ships reported net assets was $200,000. The excess over book value paid is attributable to depreciable assets with a remaining useful life of 10 years. Net income and dividend payments of Ship in the following periods were as shown below: Year 20x5 20X6 20x7 Net Income $ 20,000 40,000 20,000 Dividends $ 5,000 15,000 35,000 Required: Prepare journal entries on Pirate Corporation's books relating to its investment in Ship Company for each of the three years, assuming it accounts for the investment using the equity method. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.) View transaction list Journal entry worksheet Record the purchase of Ship Company for 20X5