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USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR #15 - 17: Motown Corporation purchases shares

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Question

USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR #15 - 17:

Motown Corporation purchases shares of Max Corporation giving them significant influence.

Purchase price of stock $ 480,000

Date of Purchase 1/1/20X7

Book Value of Max Corporation $ 1,440,000

Attributable to real property with a life of (years) 30

Percentage purchased 25%

CONSIDER THESE ADDITIONAL FACTS: Year end 12/31/20X7

Net income reported by Max Corp. $ 125,000

15.) What is the amount that Motown should recognize in net income for the period ending 12/31/X7? Write the amount and whether it is income or a loss.

16.) The journal entry required to record the impact of the undervalued property on the investment account has what impact on net income.

A. $ 4,000 decrease to net income

B. $ 4,000 increase to net income

C. $ 120,000 decrease to net income

D. No impact on net income

Additional Facts: Year ending 12/31/20X8

Net Loss reported by Max Corp. $ 80,000

17.) What amount of income or loss must be recorded on Motown's books for the year ending in 12/31/x8?

A. $ 80,000 loss

B. $ 80,000 income

C. $ 20,000 loss

D. No impact on net income

Explanation / Answer

15.) What is the amount that Motown should recognize in net income for the period ending 12/31/X7? Write the amount and whether it is income or a loss.

Ans) Net income should be recognised of = 125000*25%

= $31,250

It is an Income.

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16.) The journal entry required to record the impact of the undervalued property on the investment account has what impact on net income.

ans)C. $ 120,000 decrease to net income

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17.) What amount of income or loss must be recorded on Motown's books for the year ending in 12/31/x8?

Ans) 80000*25%

= 20,000 sholuld be recorded as a loss

So answer is Option-C:-$20,000 Loss