Vaughn Inc. acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Roberts Co. on January 1, 2020, for $276,000. Annual amortization of $21,000 resulted from this acquisition. Vaughn reported net income of $80,000 in 2020 and $60,000 in 2021 and paid $24,000 in dividends each year. Roberts reported net income of $50,000 in 2020 and $57,000 in 2021 and paid $12,000 in dividends each year. What is the Investment in Roberts Co. balance on Vaughn's books as of December 31, 2021, if the equity method has been applied?
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$368,000.
$341,000.
$383,000.
$317,000.
$326,000.
Amount paid for acquisition | 276000 |
Add: Share of net income for 2020 | 50000 |
Less: Dividends received in 2020 | -12000 |
Less: Annual amortization | -21000 |
Investment in Roberts Co. balance December 31, 2020 | 293000 |
Investment in Roberts Co. balance December 31, 2020 | 293000 |
Add: Share of net income for 2021 | 57000 |
Less: Dividends received in 2021 | -12000 |
Less: Annual amortization | -21000 |
Investment in Roberts Co. balance December 31, 2021 | 317000 |
$317,000 is correct option |
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