In: Accounting
Assume that Brown Company owns 100% of Schroeder Corporation. Schroeder reports Stockholders’ Equity of $500,000. The Equity investment was acquired at book value (i.e., no AAP). Schroeder sells a 10% interest to outsiders for $115,000. The entry made by Brown as a result of the sale of stock by Schroeder includes:
| Difference between the book value and sales proceeds is adjusted to the brown company's owner's equity because control is maintained after the sale transaction. | |
| Schroeder reports Stockholders’ Equity of $500,000 | $ 500,000 | 
| Multiply: Sale of interest | 10.00% | 
| Book value of share of investment | $ 50,000 | 
| 10% investment sold at value of | $ 115,000 | 
| Less: Book value of share of investment | $ (50,000) | 
| Less: 10% Non controlling share in value of sold | $ (11,500) | 
| Adjustment to the parent's owners' equity (APIC) | $ 53,500 | 
| Adjustment to the parent's owners' equity (APIC) credited to | $ 53,500 |