Marigold Corporation purchased 440 shares of Sherman Inc. common stock for $14,400 (Marigold does not have significant influence). During the year, Sherman paid a cash dividend of $3.25 per share. At year-end, Sherman stock was selling for $37.00 per share.Prepare Marigold's journal entries to record (a) the purchase of the investment, (b) the dividends received, and (c) the fair value adjustment. (Assume a zero balance in the Fair Value Adjustment account.)

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Marigold Corporation purchased 440 shares of Sherman Inc. common stock for $14,400 (Marigold does not have significant influence). During the year, Sherman paid a cash dividend of $3.25 per share. At year-end, Sherman stock was selling for $37.00 per share.

Prepare Marigold's journal entries to record (a) the purchase of the investment, (b) the dividends received, and (c) the fair value adjustment. (Assume a zero balance in the Fair Value Adjustment account.)

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