On July 1, 2018, Tremen Corporation acquired 35% of the shares of Delany Company. Tremen paid $3,120,000 for the investment, and that amount is exactly equal to 35% of the book value of identifiable net assets on Delany's balance sheet. Delany recognized net income of $1,000,000 for 2018, and paid $180,000 of dividends each quarter to its shareholders. After all closing entries are made, Tremen's "Investment in Delany Company" account would have a balance of:
Multiple Choice
$3,666,000.
$3,407,000.
$3,295,000.
$3,169,000.
Solution:
The balance of investments of Tremen corporation in Delay company is calculated belows:
Particulars | Amount | Amount |
Amount paid to acquire investments | $3,120,000 | |
Add: Share in income after dividends | ||
Net income | $1,000,000 | |
Less: Yearly dividends($180,000*4) | ($720,000) | |
Income after dividends | $280,000 | |
Share in income after dividends for 6 months ($280,000*35%*6/12) |
$49,000 | |
Balance of investments of tremen corporation | $3,169,000 |
Hence, the blance of investments of Tremen corporation in Delay company is $3,169,000
Correct option is $3,169,000
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