Ocean Enterprises Inc. acquired 15% of the 100,000 outstanding common shares of Zebrafish Ltd. on January 1, 2017 for a cash consideration of $150,000 and a further 10% of the company's common shares a year later for $110,000. On July 1, 2018, Ocean Enterprises sold half their holding in Zebrafish for proceeds of $150,000.
Zebrafish earned income of $150,000 in 2017 and $180,000 in 2018 (evenly over both years) and paid a regular semi-annual dividend of $60,000 in June and December each year.
Ocean Enterprises does not have significant influence over Zebrafish and its investment in Zebrafish is classified as a fair value through profit and loss investment. The company's shares were trading for $11 at the end of 2017 and $12.50 at the end of 2018.
Required:
Prepare dated journal entries for Ocean Enterprises for 2017 to account for its investment in Zebrafish and any related income therefrom.

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The Answer of Ocean Enterprises Inc. acquired 15% of the 100,000 outstanding common shares of Zebrafish Ltd. on January 1, 2017 for a cash consideration of $150,000 and a further 10% of the company's common shares a year later for $110,000. On July 1, 2018, Ocean Enterprises sold half their holding in Zebrafish for proceeds of $150,000.
Zebrafish earned income of $150,000 in 2017 and $180,000 in 2018 (evenly over both years) and paid a regular semi-annual dividend of $60,000 in June and December each year.
Ocean Enterprises does not have significant influence over Zebrafish and its investment in Zebrafish is classified as a fair value through profit and loss investment. The company's shares were trading for $11 at the end of 2017 and $12.50 at the end of 2018.
Required:
Prepare dated journal entries for Ocean Enterprises for 2017 to account for its investment in Zebrafish and any related income therefrom.