Phillips Company bought 40 percent ownership in Jones Bag
Company on January 1, 20X1, at underlying book value. During the
period of January 1, 20X1, through December 31, 20X3, the market
value of Phillips' investment in Jones' stock increased by $2,000
each year. In 20X1, 20X2, and 20X3, Jones Bag reported the
following:
Year | Net Income | Dividends | ||||||
20X1 | $ | 8,000 | $ | 15,000 | ||||
20X2 | 12,000 | 10,000 | ||||||
20X3 | 20,000 | 10,000 | ||||||
The balance in Phillips Company’s investment account on December
31, 20X3, was $54,000.
Required:
In each of the following independent cases, determine the amount
that Phillips paid for its investment in Jones Bag stock assuming
that Phillips accounted for its investment by carrying the
investment at fair value, or using the equity method.
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Solution:
Fair value method:
The balance in Phillips Company’s investment account on December 31, 20X3 = $54,000
Market value of investment increased each year = $2,000
Total increase in market value = $2,000*3 = $6,000
Amount that Phillips paid for its investment in Jones Bag stock = Carrying value on Dec 31, 20X3 - Increase in fair value
= $54,000 - $6,000 = $48,000
Equity method:
The balance in Phillips Company’s investment account on December 31, 20X3 = $54,000
Share of income recognized during 3 years = ($8,000 + $12,000 + $20,000)* 40% = $16,000
Carrying value of investment reduced on receipt of dividend = ($15,000 + $10,000 + $10,000)*40% = $14,000
Net Increase in investment carrying value in 3 years = $16,000 - $14,000 = $2,000
Amount that Phillips paid for its investment in Jones Bag stock = Carrying value on Dec 31, 20X3 - Increase in carrying value
= $54,000 - $2,000 = $52,000
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