Bart Company acquired 10 percent of the voting stock of Ernie Company for $10 million.Bart Company plans to keep the investment for several years.At the end of Year 1,Ernie Company reports net income of $15 million and pays cash dividends of $5 million.At the end of Year 1,the market value of Bart Company's investment in Ernie Company is $11 million.What entry is necessary at the end of Year 1 to account for the change in market value of Bart Company's investment in Ernie Company?
A) No entry is needed.
B) Cash increases $11 million and Stockholders' equity increases $11 million.
C) Investments increase $11 million and Stockholders' equity increases $11 million.
D) Investments increase $1 million and Stockholders' equity increases $1 million.

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The Answer of Bart Company acquired 10 percent of the voting stock of Ernie Company for $10 million.Bart Company plans to keep the investment for several years.At the end of Year 1,Ernie Company reports net income of $15 million and pays cash dividends of $5 million.At the end of Year 1,the market value of Bart Company's investment in Ernie Company is $11 million.What entry is necessary at the end of Year 1 to account for the change in market value of Bart Company's investment in Ernie Company?
A) No entry is needed.
B) Cash increases $11 million and Stockholders' equity increases $11 million.
C) Investments increase $11 million and Stockholders' equity increases $11 million.
D) Investments increase $1 million and Stockholders' equity increases $1 million.

Bart Company Acquired 10 Percent of the Voting Stock of Ernie