On January 3, 2023, Sheppard Corporation purchased 15% of Meredith Corporation's common stock for $62,000. Meredith's net income for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024 were $18,000 and $56,000 respectively. Meredith declared no dividends during 2023; however, during 2024, the company declared a $70,000 dividend. On December 31, 2023, the fair value of Meredith's stock that Sheppard Corporation owned had increased to $73,000; in 2024, it increased again to $79,000. What will be the carrying value of the investment at the end of December 31, 2024? Group of answer choices $79,000 $135,000 $73,000 $62,000
On January 3, 2023, Sheppard Corporation purchased 15% of Meredith Corporation's common stock for $62,000. Meredith's net income for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024 were $18,000 and $56,000 respectively. Meredith declared no dividends during 2023; however, during 2024, the company declared a $70,000 dividend. On December 31, 2023, the fair value of Meredith's stock that Sheppard Corporation owned had increased to $73,000; in 2024, it increased again to $79,000. What will be the carrying value of the investment at the end of December 31, 2024? Group of answer choices $79,000 $135,000 $73,000 $62,000
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Chapter13: Investments And Long-term Receivables
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On January 3, 2023, Sheppard Corporation purchased 15% of Meredith Corporation's common stock for $62,000. Meredith's net income for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024 were $18,000 and $56,000 respectively. Meredith declared no dividends during 2023; however, during 2024, the company declared a $70,000 dividend. On December 31, 2023, the fair value of Meredith's stock that Sheppard Corporation owned had increased to $73,000; in 2024, it increased again to $79,000. What will be the carrying value of the investment at the end of December 31, 2024?
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$79,000
$135,000
$73,000
$62,000
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