In: Accounting
The following are two independent situations.
Situation 1
Windsor Cosmetics acquired 10% of the 215,000 shares of common
stock of Martinez Fashion at a total cost of $12 per share on March
18, 2017. On June 30, Martinez declared and paid $74,400 cash
dividend to all stockholders. On December 31, Martinez reported net
income of $133,600 for the year. At December 31, the market price
of Martinez Fashion was $13 per share.
Situation 2
Sheridan, Inc. obtained significant influence over Seles
Corporation by buying 30% of Seles’s 28,500 outstanding shares of
common stock at a total cost of $9 per share on January 1, 2017. On
June 15, Seles declared and paid cash dividends of $35,400. On
December 31, Seles reported a net income of $91,800 for the
year.
Prepare all necessary journal entries in 2017 for both
situations.