Miller Corporation acquired 30% of the outstanding common stock of Crowell Corporation for $180,000 on January 1, 2018, and obtained significant influence. The purchase price of the shares was equal to their book value. During 2018, the following information is available for Crowell: Mar. 31 Declared and paid a cash dividend of S 40,000. June 30 Reported semiannual earnings of $120,000 for the first half of 2018. Sept. 30 Declared and paid a cash dividend of $40,000. Dec. 31 Reported semiannual earnings of $140,000 for the second half of 2018. Required: 1. Prepare journal entries for Miller to reflect the preceding information. 2. What is the balance in Miller's investment account on December 31, 2018?

Miller Corporation acquired 30% of the outstanding common stock of Crowell Corporation for $180,000 on January 1, 2018, and obtained significant influence. The purchase price of the shares was equal to their book value. During 2018, the following information is available for Crowell: Mar. 31 Declared and paid a cash dividend of S 40,000. June 30 Reported semiannual earnings of $120,000 for the first half of 2018. Sept. 30 Declared and paid a cash dividend of $40,000. Dec. 31 Reported semiannual earnings of $140,000 for the second half of 2018. Required: 1. Prepare journal entries for Miller to reflect the preceding information. 2. What is the balance in Miller's investment account on December 31, 2018?

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