In: Accounting
Public Corporation acquired 90 percent of Station Company’s
voting common stock on January 1, 20X1, for $501,300. At the time
of the combination, Station reported common stock outstanding of
$121,000 and retained earnings of $381,000, and the fair value of
the noncontrolling interest was $55,700. The book value of
Station’s net assets approximated market value except for patents
that had a market value of $55,000 more than their book value. The
patents had a remaining economic life of ten years at the date of
the business combination. Station reported net income of $75,000
and paid dividends of $20,000 during 20X1.
Required:
a. What balance did Public report as its investment in Station at
December 31, 20X1, assuming Public uses the equity method in
accounting for its investment?
Answer 1
Cost of investment acquired | 501,300 |
Dividend Received (Less) | (18,000) |
Income From Investment | 67,500 |
Amortization of patent (Less) | (4,950) |
Investment in Station at December 31, 20X1 | 545,850 |
Explain:-
Method : - Equity method | |||
Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
January 1, 20X1 | Investment in Station Company | 501,300 | |
Cash | 501,300 | ||
(To record Purchase of Investment.) | |||
during 20X1 | Cash | 18,000 | |
Investment in Station Company | 18,000 | ||
(To record Dividend Received.) (20000*90%) | |||
during 20X1 | Investment in Station Company | 67,500 | |
Income from Equity Investment | 67,500 | ||
(To record Income from Equity Investment. ) (75000*90%) | |||
during 20X1 | Income from Equity Investment | 4,950 | |
Investment in Station Company | 4,950 | ||
(To Record amortization for patents excess fair value.) ((55000/10)*90%) |