E17-16. (Fair Value and Equity Method Compared) (LO 2, 3) Jaycie Phelps Inc. acq
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E17-16.
(Fair Value and Equity Method Compared)
(LO 2, 3) Jaycie Phelps Inc. acquired 20% of the outstanding common stock of Theresa Kulikowski Inc. on December 31, 2017. The purchase price was $1,200,000 for 50,000 shares. Kulikowski Inc. declared and paid an $0.85 per share cash dividend on June 30 and on December 31, 2018. Kulikowski reported net income of $730,000 for 2018. The fair value of Kulikowski's stock was $27 per share at December 31, 2018.
Instructions
(a)
Prepare the journal entries for Jaycie Phelps Inc. for 2017 and 2018, assuming that Phelps cannot exercise significant influence over Kulikowski.
(b)
Prepare the journal entries for Jaycie Phelps Inc. for 2017 and 2018, assuming that Phelps can exercise significant influence over Kulikowski.
(c)
At what amount is the investment in securities reported on the balance sheet under each of these methods at December 31, 2018? What is the total net income reported in 2018 under each of these methods?
Explanation / Answer
Cash
(B)
(C)
Fair Value Method Equity Method
Investment Amount 1,350,000 1,261,000
Dividend Revenue 85,000 0
Unrealized Holding Gain 1,50,000
Investment Income 1,46,000
Date Acount Titles Debit Credit Dec 31,2017 Equity Investment 1,200,000 Cash 1,200,000 JUn 30,2018 Cash (50,000x0.85) 42,500 Dividend revenue 42,500 Dec 31,2018Cash
42,500 Dividend revenue 42,500 Dec 31,2018 Fair value adjustment 1,50,000 Unrealized holding gain or loss 1,50,000Related Questions
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