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On 1/1/19, Athlon Company acquired 100% of Opteron Corporation's common stock for $150,000. At the date of acquisition, Operon's common stock was $50,000 and the retained earnings were $60,000. The difference between Opteron's book value and fair value at the date of acquisition was attributable to depreciable fixed assets that had a continuing life of another 10 years.
For 2009, Opteron reported net income of $50,000 and dividends of $45,000.
In 2010, net income of $25,000 and dividends of $30,000 were reported.
In 2011, net income of $10,000 and dividends of $15,000 were reported.
A) How much investment income would Athlon Company report in 2010 under the equity method?
B) What is the investment account balance on Athlon Company's books for its investment in Opteron corporation as of 12/31/11 under the equity method
C) How much investment income would Athlon Company Report in 2011 from its investment in Opteron under the Cost Method?
Answer A
Common Stock | $ 50,000 | ||
Retained earnings | $ 60,000 | ||
Book value of Opteron Corporation | $ 110,000 | ||
Investment in Opteron Corporation | $ 150,000 | ||
Book value of Opteron Corporation (Less) | $ 110,000 | ||
Excess fair value over book value | $ 40,000 | ||
Year | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
Net income reported by Opteron | $ 50,000 | $ 25,000 | $ 10,000 |
Less: Depreciation (40000/10) | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 |
Income from Opteron Corporation | $ 46,000 | $ 21,000 | $ 6,000 |
Investment income would Athlon Company report in 2010 under the equity method | $ 21,000 |
Answer B
Year | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
Beginning Balance | $ 150,000 | $ 151,000 | $ 142,000 |
Income from Opteron Corporation (Add) | $ 46,000 | $ 21,000 | $ 6,000 |
Dividend received (Less) | $ 45,000 | $ 30,000 | $ 15,000 |
Ending Balance | $ 151,000 | $ 142,000 | $ 133,000 |
Investment account balance on Athlon Company's books for its investment in Opteron corporation as of 12/31/11 under the equity method | $ 133,000 |
Answer C
Dividend received from subsidiary company should considered as revenue under cost method. But here question is about to liquidate dividend. | |||
Liquidated dividend is not paid out of the profit of corporation. | |||
Retained earnings Balance as on 01/01/2011 (Total of net income - Total dividend paid) ((50000+25000)-(45000+30000)) | $ 0 | ||
Net income of 2011 | $ 10,000 | ||
Retained earnings Balance available for distribute dividend for 2011 (0+10000) | $ 10,000 | ||
Investment income would Athlon Company Report in 2011 from its investment in Opteron under the Cost Method (Amount restricted to 10000, if dividend paid more than 10000 than considered liquidated dividend.) | $ 10,000 |