Equity method mechanics
An investor owns 25% of the outstanding common stock of an investee
company. The Equity Investment was reported at $500,000 as of the
end of the previous year. During the year, the investee pays
dividends of $50,000 to the investor. The investee reports the
following income statement for the year:
Revenues | $2,000,000 |
Expenses | 1,570,000 |
Net income | $430,000 |
Required
a. How much equity income should the investor report in its income
statement?
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b. What amount should the investor report for the Equity Investment in its balance sheet at the end of the year?
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c. Assume that the fair value of the investee company is $1.7
million at the end of the year (approximately five times reported
earnings). How should the fair value of the investee company be
reflected in the investor’s financial statements?
be adjusted to fair value.
remain at adjusted cost.
remain at the adjusted cost plus a gain should be reported in AOCI.
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