Scott Company purchased 30% of the ownership of Earnest Enterprises on January 1, 20X2, at underlying book value. In 20X2 Earnest reported net income of $60,000 and paid dividends of $15,000 and in 20X3 reported a loss of $40,000 and paid dividends of $35,000. Scott uses the equity method in accounting for its investment in Earnest and reported a balance

Scott Company purchased 30% of the ownership of Earnest Enterprises on January 1, 20X2, at underlying book value. In 20X2 Earnest reported net income of $60,000 and paid dividends of $15,000 and in 20X3 reported a loss of $40,000 and paid dividends of $35,000. Scott uses the equity method in accounting for its investment in Earnest and reported a balance

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