Renfroe, Inc. acquired 10% of Stanley Corporation on January 4, 2020, for $90,000 when the book value of Stanley was $1,000,000. During 2020, Stanley reported net income of $215,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. The book value of the 10% investment was the same as the fair value of that investment when, on January 1, 2021, Renfroe purchased an additional 30% of Stanley for $325,000. Any excess of cost over book value is attributable to goodwill with an indefinite life. During 2021, Renfroe reported net income of $320,000 and paid dividends of $50,000.How much is the adjustment to the Investment in Stanley Corporation for the change from the fair-value method to the equity method on January 1, 2021?

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The Answer of Renfroe, Inc. acquired 10% of Stanley Corporation on January 4, 2020, for $90,000 when the book value of Stanley was $1,000,000. During 2020, Stanley reported net income of $215,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. The book value of the 10% investment was the same as the fair value of that investment when, on January 1, 2021, Renfroe purchased an additional 30% of Stanley for $325,000. Any excess of cost over book value is attributable to goodwill with an indefinite life. During 2021, Renfroe reported net income of $320,000 and paid dividends of $50,000.How much is the adjustment to the Investment in Stanley Corporation for the change from the fair-value method to the equity method on January 1, 2021?