On January 1st 2011, Green Corp purchased 20% of the outstanding voting common stock of Gold Company for $300000. The book value of the acquired shares was $275000. The excess of cost over book value is attributable to an intangible asset on Gold's books that was undervalued and had a remaining useful life of 5 years. For the year ended December 31st 2011, Gold reported net income of $125000 and paid cash dividends of $25000. What is the carrying value of Greens investment in Gold at December 31st 2011?
A. $320,000
B. $300,000
C. $315,000
D. $295,000
C. 315,000 is correct
Particulars | Amount | Explanation |
Investment amount | 300,000 | |
Add: share of earnings | 25,000 | =125000*20% |
Less: share of dividends | 5,000 | =25000*20% |
Less: Intangible written off | 5,000 | =25000/5 |
Closing balance | 315,000 |
Intangible asset value at beginning = 300000-275000 = 25000
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