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 |