On January 1, 2012, Jumper Co

question 73

Essay

On January 1, 2012, Jumper Co. acquired all of the common stock of Cable Corp. for $540,000. Annual amortization associated with the purchase amounted to $1,800. During 2012, Cable earned net income of $54,000 and paid dividends of $24,000. Cable's net income and dividends for 2013 were $86,000 and $24,000, respectively.
Required:
Assuming that Jumper decided to use the partial equity method, prepare a schedule to show the balance in the investment account at the end of 2013.

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Definitions:

Incentives

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The condition of the body at a given time, including aspects such as temperature, heart rate, and hormone levels.

Motivational State

The internal condition that activates and directs behavior towards achieving specific goals, influenced by desires, needs, and ambitions.

Homeostasis

The ability of an organism to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.