On January 1, 2014, Eagle Company pays $70,000 for a 10 percent interest in Badger Company On that date, Badger has a book value of $600,000, although equipment, which has a 5-year remaining life, is undervalued by $100,000 on its books. Badger Company's stock is closely held by a few investors and is traded only infrequently. Because fair values are not readily available on a continuing basis, the investment account is appropriately maintained at cost.