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Sims Company owns 80% of the common stock of Allied Company. In 2006, Allied reported $200,00 net income and paid cash dividends of $80,000. In 2007, Allied reported a $40,000 net loss and paid $10,000 of dividends.

What are the above journal entries for the above on Sims' books assuming use of the equity method of accounting for the investment in the subsidiary?

Sims 80%

2006
Jan 1 Cash 64,000
Revenue 64,000
From cash dividends

2007
Jan 1 Unrealized loss on Trading 32,000
Trading Securities 32,000

Jan 1 Cash 8,000
Revenue 8,000

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