In: Accounting
Roth Corporation used the equity method to report the following
transactions for the years 2018 and 2019:
2018 Feb. 2 Purchased 40% of the voting common shares of Dunn
Enterprises Inc. for $500,000.
This is a long-term investment giving Roth Corporation significant
influence over the operations of Dunn Enterprises Inc.
Oct. 15 Received $20,000 cash dividends on Dunn Enterprises Inc. common shares.
Dec. 31 Dunn Enterprises Inc. reported total income of $190,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018.
2019 Jun. 30 Dunn Enterprises Inc. reported total income of $40,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
Jun 30 Sold one-half of the Dunn Enterprises Inc. shares for $275,000.
Prepare journal entries to record the above transactions.