In: Accounting
EXERCISE 4‐1
Parent Company Entries, Liquidating Dividend LO 2
Percy Company purchased 80% of the outstanding voting shares of Song Company at the beginning of 2019 for $387,000. At the time of purchase, Song Company's total stockholders' equity amounted to $475,000. Income and dividend distributions for Song Company from 2019 through 2021 are as follows:
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
Net income (loss) | $63,500 | $52,500 | ($55,000) |
Dividend distribution | 25,000 | 50,000 | 35,000 |
Required:
Prepare journal entries on the books of Percy Company from the date of purchase through 2021 to account for its investment in Song Company under each of the following assumptions: