15-2 15-03 Equity Method
On January 2, Yorkshire Company acquired 31% of the outstanding stock of Fain Company for $330,000. For the year ended December 31, Fain Company earned income of $86,000 and paid dividends of $26,000.
Prepare the entries for Yorkshire Company for the purchase of the stock, the share of Fain income, and the dividends received from Fain Company.
Jan. 2 - Purchase |
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Dec. 31 - Income |
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Dec. 31 - Dividends |
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Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
Jan. 2 | Investment in Stock of Fain Company | 330000 | |
Cash | 330000 | ||
(To record purchase of investment) | |||
Dec. 31 | Investment in Stock of Fain Company | 26660 | |
Investment income (31% x $86000) | 26660 | ||
(To record share in income of Fain Company) | |||
Dec. 31 | Cash (31% x $26000) | 8060 | |
Investment in Stock of Fain Company | 8060 | ||
(To record dividends received) |
Note: Since Yorkshire Company holds more than 20% of the stock of Fain Company, it is deemed to have significant influence over Fain Company and the equity method is used for accounting for the investment.
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