In: Accounting
On January 1, 2020, Charles Corporation purchased 40% of the
common shares of River Company for $400,000. During the year, River
earned net income of $120,000 and paid dividends of $40,000.
Prepare the entries for Charles to record the purchase and any
additional entries related to this investment in River Company in
2020.
Account Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
Investment in River Company | $400,000 | |
Cash | $400,000 | |
(To record purchase of stock.) | ||
Cash [Total dividend x 40% = $40,000 x 40%] | $16,000 | |
Investment in River Company | $16,000 | |
(To record receipt of dividends) | ||
Investment in River Company [Total net income x 40% = $120,000 x 40%] | $48,000 | |
Income from River Company | $48,000 | |
(To record revenue) |