On January 2, 20Y4, Whitworth Company acquired 40% of the outstanding stock of Aloof Company for $340,000. For the year ended December 31, 20Y4, Aloof Company earned income of $180,000 and paid dividends of $10,000. On January 31 20Y5, Whitworth Company sold all of its investment in Aloof Company stock for $405,000. Journalize the entries for Whitworth Company for the purchase of the stock, the share of Aloof income, the dividends received from Aloof Company, and the sale of the Aloof Company stock. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Jan. 2, 20Y4 - Purchase Dec. 31, 20Y4 - Income Dec. 31, 20Y4 - Dividends Jan. 31, 20Y5 - Sale

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On January 2, 20Y4, Whitworth Company acquired 40% of the outstanding stock of Aloof Company for $340,000. For
the year ended December 31, 20Y4, Aloof Company earned income of $180,000 and paid dividends of $10,000. On
January 31 20Y5, Whitworth Company sold all of its investment in Aloof Company stock for $405,000.
Journalize the entries for Whitworth Company for the purchase of the stock, the share of Aloof income, the dividends
received from Aloof Company, and the sale of the Aloof Company stock. If an amount box does not require an entry,
leave it blank.
Jan. 2, 20Y4 - Purchase
Dec. 31, 20Y4 - Income
Dec. 31, 20Y4 - Dividends
Jan. 31, 20Y5 - Sale
Transcribed Image Text:On January 2, 20Y4, Whitworth Company acquired 40% of the outstanding stock of Aloof Company for $340,000. For the year ended December 31, 20Y4, Aloof Company earned income of $180,000 and paid dividends of $10,000. On January 31 20Y5, Whitworth Company sold all of its investment in Aloof Company stock for $405,000. Journalize the entries for Whitworth Company for the purchase of the stock, the share of Aloof income, the dividends received from Aloof Company, and the sale of the Aloof Company stock. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Jan. 2, 20Y4 - Purchase Dec. 31, 20Y4 - Income Dec. 31, 20Y4 - Dividends Jan. 31, 20Y5 - Sale
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Journal entry for the purchase of stock:

Date Particulars Debit  Credit
Jan. 2, 20Y4 Investment in Aloof Company Stock A/c             Dr $340,000  
             To Cash A/c   $340,000
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