On May 1, 2020, Clarke Inc. acquired 1,250 shares of Mayson Ltd. for $75,000. This investment represents a 16% interest in Mayson Ltd. and Clark Inc. has significant influence. On December 31, 2020, Mayon Ltd. paid a $35,000 dividend to its shareholders. At April 30, 2021 Mayson Ltd.'s shares were valued at $30 per share and Mayson Ltd. reported net income of $27,000 for the year. On June 15, 2021, Clarke Inc. sold the shares for $37,000. Both Clarke Inc. and Mayson Ltd. have April 30, 2021 year-ends. Prepare dated journal entries for the investment on the acquiring company's books and from acquisition to disposal. Ignore income taxes. Journal entry descriptions are optional.
On May 1, 2020, Clarke Inc. acquired 1,250 shares of Mayson Ltd. for $75,000. This investment represents a 16% interest in Mayson Ltd. and Clark Inc. has significant influence. On December 31, 2020, Mayon Ltd. paid a $35,000 dividend to its shareholders. At April 30, 2021 Mayson Ltd.'s shares were valued at $30 per share and Mayson Ltd. reported net income of $27,000 for the year. On June 15, 2021, Clarke Inc. sold the shares for $37,000. Both Clarke Inc. and Mayson Ltd. have April 30, 2021 year-ends.
Prepare dated journal entries for the investment on the acquiring company's books and from acquisition to disposal. Ignore income taxes.
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