In: Accounting
Parent uses the cost method. The following balances are known:
1/1/x1 Investment in Sub $8
1/1/x1 Retained Earnings (Parent) $400
1/1/x1 Retained Earnings (Sub) $180
x1 Sub's Earnings $115
x1 Sub's Dividends Declared and Paid $61
What is the balance in "Investment in Sub" under cost on 12/31/x1?
What would be the balance in "Investment in Sub" on 1/1/x1 in Parent used the equity method?
What would be the balance in "Investment in Sub" on 12/31/x1 in Parent used the equity method?
a) | |
1/1/x1 Investment in Sub | $ 8.00 |
Investment in Sub under cost on 12/31/x1 | $ 8.00 |
b) | |
Investment in Sub on 1/1/x1 in Parent used the equity method | $ 8.00 |
c) | |
1/1/x1 Investment in Sub | $ 8.00 |
x1 Sub's Earnings | $ 115.00 |
x1 Sub's Dividends Declared and Paid | $ (61.00) |
Investment in Sub underequityon 12/31/x1 | $ 62.00 |