Phillips Corporation purchased 1,000,000 shares of Martin Corporation's common stock, which constitutes 10% of Martin's voting stock on June 30, 2014 for $42 per share. Phillips' intent is to keep these shares beyond the current year. On December 20, 2014, Martin paid a $4,000,000 cash dividend. On December 31, Martin's stock was trading at $45 per share and their reported 2014 net income was $52 million. What method of accounting will Phillips use to account for this investment?

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The Answer of Phillips Corporation purchased 1,000,000 shares of Martin Corporation's common stock, which constitutes 10% of Martin's voting stock on June 30, 2014 for $42 per share. Phillips' intent is to keep these shares beyond the current year. On December 20, 2014, Martin paid a $4,000,000 cash dividend. On December 31, Martin's stock was trading at $45 per share and their reported 2014 net income was $52 million. What method of accounting will Phillips use to account for this investment?

Phillips Corporation Purchased 1,000,000 Shares of Martin Corporation's Common Stock