As a long-term investment, Painters' Equipment Company purchased
20% of AMC Supplies Inc.'s 530,000 shares for $610,000 at the
beginning of the fiscal year of both companies. On the purchase
date, the fair value and book value of AMC’s net assets were equal.
During the year, AMC earned net income of $380,000 and distributed
cash dividends of 30 cents per share. At year-end, the fair value
of the shares is $648,000.
Required:
1. Assume no significant influence was acquired.
Prepare the appropriate journal entries from the purchase through
the end of the year.
2. Assume significant influence was acquired.
Prepare the appropriate journal entries from the purchase through
the end of the year.
1) Journal entry :
Date | account and explanation | debit | credit |
Investment in AMC Supplies Inc | 610000 | ||
Cash | 610000 | ||
(To record investment) | |||
No entry | |||
Cash (530000*.30) | 159000 | ||
Dividend income | 159000 | ||
(To record dividend) | |||
Investment in AMC Supplies Inc | 38000 | ||
Unrealized gain or loss-Income | 38000 | ||
(To record fair value adjustment) |
2) Journal entry :
Date | account and explanation | debit | credit |
Investment in AMC Supplies Inc | 610000 | ||
Cash | 610000 | ||
(To record investment) | |||
Investment in AMC Supplies Inc (380000*20%) | 76000 | ||
Income from Investment in AMC Supplies Inc | 76000 | ||
(To record net income) | |||
Cash (530000*.30) | 159000 | ||
Investment in AMC Supplies Inc | 159000 | ||
(To record dividend) | |||
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