On July 1, 2018, Tremen Corporation acquired 40% of the shares of Delany Company. Tremen paid $3,100,000 for the investment, and that amount is exactly equal to 40% of the book value of identifiable net assets on Delany's balance sheet. Delany recognized net income of $1,100,000 for 2018, and paid $150,000 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:
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$3,720,000.
$3,480,000.
$3,320,000.
$3,200,000.
The balance of investments of Tremen corporation in Delany company is calculated below
Amount paid to acquire investments | 3,100,000 | |
Add: share in income after dividends | ||
Net income | $1,100,000 | |
Less: Yearly dividends (150,000*4) | ($600,000) | |
Income after dividends | $500,000 | |
Share in income after dividends for 6 months ($500,000 * 40% * 6/12) |
$100,000 | |
Balance of investments of Tremen corporation | $3,200,000 |
Hence, the balance of investments of Tremen corporation in Delany company is $3,200,000
Thus the correct option is $3,200,000
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