1on january 2 2013 sanborn tobacco inc bought 5 of jackson


1.On January 2, 2013, Sanborn Tobacco, Inc., bought 5% of Jackson Industry's capital stock for $90 million as a temporary investment. Sanborn realized that these securities normally would be classified as available for sale, but elected the fair value option to account for the investment. Jackson Industry's net income for the year ended December 31, 2013, was $120 million. The fair value of the shares held by Sanborn was $98 million at December 31, 2013. During 2013, Jackson declared a dividend of $60 million.

Required:
1. Would this investment be classified on Sanborn's balance sheet as held to maturity securities, trading securities, available for sale securities, significant influence investments, or other? Explain.
2. Prepare all appropriate journal entries related to the investment during 2013.
3. Indicate the effect of this investment on 2013 income before taxes.

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