Draft Co. purchased 14,000 shares of Hamburg Corporation's 40,000 shares of common stock on January 1. This represented 35% of Hamburg's outstanding shares and gave Draft Co. significant influence over Hamburg's management and operations. On October 11, Hamburg declared and paid cash dividends of $30,000. On December 31, Hamburg reported net income of $125,000 for the year. Prepare the journal entries Draft Co. should record to account for the dividends received and the earnings reported by Hamburg Corporation.

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Oct 11Cash [$30,000 * 35%]10,500?
?  Equity Method Investments?10,500
Dec 31Equity Method Investments ($125,000 * 35%)43,750?
?  Earnings From Equity Method Investments?43,750

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