Ashley Company purchased 2,000 of the 10,000 outstanding shares of Judd, Inc.'s common stock for $60,000 on January 1, 2005. During 2005, Judd declared a dividend of $5 per share and reported net income of $75,000. At the end of 2005 the market value of a share of Judd, Inc. stock has increased to $32 per share. If Ashley Company accounts for the investment as a minority, active investment and uses the equity method to account for the investment, the investment will appear in the December 31, 2005 balance sheet at what amount?

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The Answer of Ashley Company purchased 2,000 of the 10,000 outstanding shares of Judd, Inc.'s common stock for $60,000 on January 1, 2005. During 2005, Judd declared a dividend of $5 per share and reported net income of $75,000. At the end of 2005 the market value of a share of Judd, Inc. stock has increased to $32 per share. If Ashley Company accounts for the investment as a minority, active investment and uses the equity method to account for the investment, the investment will appear in the December 31, 2005 balance sheet at what amount?

Ashley Company Purchased 2,000 of the 10,000 Outstanding Shares of Judd