Equity Method
On January 2, Yorkshire Company acquired 33% 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 $26,000.
Prepare the entries for Yorkshire Company for the purchase of the stock, the share of Fain income, and the dividends received from Fain Company.
Ans- Journal Entries
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
Jan 2 | Investment in stock of Fain | 330,000 | |
Cash | 330,000 | ||
(To record the purchase of 33% outstanding stock in Fain Company) | |||
Dec.31 | Investment in stock of Fain | 28,380 | |
Revenue from investment ($86,000*33%) | 28,380 | ||
(To record the share of net income in Fain Company) | |||
Dec.31 | Cash | 8,580 | |
Investment in stock of Fain ($26,000*33%) | 8,580 | ||
(To record the receipt as cash dividend) |
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