4.Dublin Company holds a 30% stake in Club Company which was purchased in 2018 at a cost of $3,000,000. After applying the equity method, the Investment in Club Company account has a balance of $3,040,000. At December 31, 2018 the fair value of the investment is $3,120,000. Which of the following values is acceptable for Dublin to use in its balance sheet at December 31, 2018?
I. $3,000,000
II. $3,040,000
III. $3,120,000
a. I, II, or III.
b. I or II only.
c. II only.
d. II or III only.
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First of all Dublin co. will record the investment at cost. However the net income from the subsidiary will be recorded as an increase in investment. Hence, in this case the 40,000 increase in the investment depicts the 30% portion of income in the investment in club company.
The entries will be:-
At purchase of club company:-
Dr Investment in subsidiaries 3,000,000
Cr cash 3,000,000
Dr Investment in subsidiaries 40,000
Cr Investment Revenue 40,000
Hence net balance under equity method is $3,040,000.
However as per IAS 28, the parent can also show the Investment in subsidiaries at Fair value under equity method.
So the answer will be option (d).
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