Prepare journal entries to record purchase of investment


Response to the following problem:

Oliver Corporation has owned stock of Conrad Corporation since 2011. At December 31, 2014, its balances related to this investment were:

Equity Investments                                                           $185,000

Fair Value Adjustment (AFS)                                               34,000 Dr.

Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss-Equity                                 34,000 Cr.

On January 1, 2015, Oliver purchased additional stock of Conrad Company for $475,000 and now has significant influence over Conrad. If the equity method had been used in 2011-2014, Oliver's share of income would have been $33,000 greater than dividends received.

Prepare Oliver's journal entries to record the purchase of the investment and the change to the equity method.

 

 

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