On January 1, 2017, Fisher Corporation purchased 40 percent (86,000 shares) of the common stock of Bowden, Inc. for $986,000 in cash and began to use the equity method for the investment. The price paid represented a $66,000 payment in excess of the book value of Fisher's share of Bowden's underlying net assets. Fisher was willing to make this extra payment because of a recently developed patent held by Bowden with a 15-year remaining life. All other assets were considered appropriately valued on Bowden's books.

Bowden declares and pays a $104,000 cash dividend to its stockholders each year on September 15. Bowden reported net income of $396,000 in 2017 and $354,000 in 2018. Each income figure was earned evenly throughout its respective year.

On July 1, 2018, Fisher sold 10 percent (21, 500 shares) of Bowden's outstanding shares for $328,000 in cash. Although it sold this interest, Fisher maintained the ability to significantly influence Bowden's decision-making process.

Prepare the journal entries for Fisher for the years of 2017 and 2018. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answers to the nearest whole dollar.)

Fisher Corporation purchased 40% of Bowden using Equity method. Investment in Bowden is debited with the amount of $986000 and Cash is credited with the amount of $986000.

For Dividend received the journal entry will be cash debited by $41600 ($104000 * 40%) and the credit effect is on the Investment.

Net Income of Bowden is debited by 40% of Net Income in the accounts of Fisher Corporation. And is proportionate in 2018 where 10% shares are sold out. In first 6 months of 2018 the Net Income is multiplied by 40% and in the last 6 months of 2018 the Net Income is multiplied by 30%.

10% Holding is sold out for $328000. Cash is debited and Investment in Bowden is credited.