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ISBN: 9781260518740

Author: Christensen

Publisher: MCG

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The transaction analysis is done with the help of the accounting equation. The basic accounting equation is alternatively known as the balance sheet equation is based on the double-entry system which says that for each transaction happening in a business…

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Chapter 2, Problem 2.5E

Acquisition Price
Phillips Company bought 40 percent ownership in Jones Bag Company on January 1, 20X1, at underlying book value. During the period of January 1, 20X1. through December 31. 20X3, themarket value of Phillips’ investment in Jones’ stock increased by $2,000 each year. In 20X1, 20X2, and 20X3, Jones Bag reported the following:
Chapter 2, Problem 2.5E, Acquisition Price Phillips Company bought 40 percent ownership in Jones Bag Company on January 1,
The balance in Phillips Company’s investment account on December 31, 20X3, was $54,000.
Required
In each of the following independent cases, determine the amount that Phillips paid for its investment in Jones Bag stock assuming that Phillips accounted for its investment by (a) carrying the investment it fair value, or (b) using the equity method.

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