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this question is about : Adjusting investment account and determine income when additional investments qualifies for equity method of accounting Summary balance sheet and income

this question is about : Adjusting investment account and determine income when additional investments qualifies for equity method of accounting

Summary balance sheet and income information for Son Company for two years is as follows (in thousands):

Jan 1, 2016 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2017
Current assets 50 60 75
Plant assets 200 240 250
Total 250 300 325
Liabilities 40 50 50
Capital stock 150 150 150
Retained earnings 60 100 125
Total 250 300 325

Net income for 2016: 100

Dividends for 2016: 60

Net income for 2017: 50

Dividends for 2017: 25

On Jan 2, 2016, Pop Co. purchases 10 percent of Son Co. for $25,000 cash, and it accounts for its investment (classified as available for sale security) in Son using the fair value method. On Dec 31, 2016 the fair value of all of Son's stock is $500,000. On Jan 2, 2017, Pop purchases an additional 10 percent interest in Son stock for $50,000 and adopts the equity method to account for the investment. The fair value of Son's assets and liabilities were equal to the book values at the time of both stock purchases.

1.) Prepare the journal entry to adjust the Investment in Son account to the equity method on Jan 2, 2017 and determine Pop's income from Son in 2017

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