On January 1, 2023, Fisher Corporation purchased 40 percent (70,000 shares) of the common stock of Bowden, Incorporated, for $974,000 in cash and began to use the equity method for the investment. The price paid represented a $60,000 payment in excess of the book value of Fisher's share of Bowden's underlying net assets. Fisher was willing to make this extra payment because of a recently developed patent held by Bowden with a 15-year remaining life. All other assets were considered appropriately valued on Bowden's books. Bowden declares and pays a $102,000 cash dividend to its stockholders each year on September 15. Bowden reported net income of $390,000 in 2023 and $342,000 in 2024. Each income figure was earned evenly throughout its respective years. On July 1, 2024, Fisher sold 10 percent (17,500 shares) of Bowden's outstanding shares for $332,000 in cash. Although it sold this interest, Fisher maintained the ability to significantly influence Bowden's decision-making process. Required: Prepare the journal entries for Fisher for the years of 2023 and 2024. Note: If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field. View transaction list X

On January 1, 2023, Fisher Corporation purchased 40 percent (70,000 shares) of the common stock of Bowden, Incorporated, for $974,000 in cash and began to use the equity method for the investment. The price paid represented a $60,000 payment in excess of the book value of Fisher's share of Bowden's underlying net assets. Fisher was willing to make this extra payment because of a recently developed patent held by Bowden with a 15-year remaining life. All other assets were considered appropriately valued on Bowden's books. Bowden declares and pays a $102,000 cash dividend to its stockholders each year on September 15. Bowden reported net income of $390,000 in 2023 and $342,000 in 2024. Each income figure was earned evenly throughout its respective years. On July 1, 2024, Fisher sold 10 percent (17,500 shares) of Bowden's outstanding shares for $332,000 in cash. Although it sold this interest, Fisher maintained the ability to significantly influence Bowden's decision-making process. Required: Prepare the journal entries for Fisher for the years of 2023 and 2024. Note: If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field. View transaction list X

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