On January 11, 2021, BERRY Company declared and distributed its trading securities as dividend. At the time of declaration, the investment has a carrying value of ₱500,000 and a related unrealized loss of ₱100,000. By what amount should BERRY Company charge its Retained Earnings as a result of the dividend declaration? a. ₱ 400,000 b. ₱ 100,000 c. ₱ 600,000 d. ₱ 500,000

On January 11, 2021, BERRY Company declared and distributed its trading securities as dividend. At the time of declaration, the investment has a carrying value of ₱500,000 and a related unrealized loss of ₱100,000. By what amount should BERRY Company charge its Retained Earnings as a result of the dividend declaration? a. ₱ 400,000 b. ₱ 100,000 c. ₱ 600,000 d. ₱ 500,000

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ChapterA2: Investments

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