Sunland Company owns 4600 of the 10000 outstanding shares of
Oriole Corporation common stock. During 2021, Oriole earns $510000
and pays cash dividends of $156000.
If the beginning balance in the investment account was $960000, the
balance at December 31, 2021 should be
Percent of common stock owned by Sunland company = 4,600/10,000 = 46% |
Revenue from investment in Oriole corporation = Net income of Oriole corporation x Percentage of common stock required |
=$510,000 x 46% |
=$234,600 |
Share of dividend from Oriole corporation = Dividend paid by Oriole corporation x Percentage of common stock required |
=$156,000 * 46% |
=$71,760 |
Balance in investment account at December 31 = Beginning balance in the investment account + Revenue from investment in Oriole corporation - Share of dividend from Oriole corporation |
=$960,000 +$234,600 - $71,760 |
=$1,122,840 |
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