On January 1, 2020, Alice Company purchased 40,000 shares of Jasper at P100 per share. The investment is measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. Brokerage fees amounted to P120,000. A P5 dividend per share of Jasper had been declared on December 15, 2019, to be paid on March 31, 2020 to shareholders of record on January 31, 2020. No other transactions occurred in 2020 affecting the investment in Jasper's share.   What is the initial measurement of the investment?

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On January 1, 2020, Alice Company purchased 40,000 shares of Jasper at P100 per share. The investment is measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. Brokerage fees amounted to P120,000. A P5 dividend per share of Jasper had been declared on December 15, 2019, to be paid on March 31, 2020 to shareholders of record on January 31, 2020. No other transactions occurred in 2020 affecting the investment in Jasper's share.

 

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