On January 1, Year 1, Rickson Corporation purchased 7,500 shares of AutoTech as an equity method investment for a total of $235,000. The 7,500 shares represent 30% of the outstanding (25,000) shares of AutoTech. Prepare the journal entries for Rickson to record the following transactions and events:Dec. 31, Year 1:AutoTech reported net income of $66,000 for Year 2.Feb. 1, Year 2:Sold 1,875 of the AutoTech shares for $33 per share. ??Nov. 1, Year 2:Rickson received a $0.90 per share cash dividend from AutoTech.Dec. 31, Year 2:AutoTech reported net loss of $46,000 for Year 2.

What will be an ideal response?



12/31/Year 1Equity Method Investments19,800?
?  Earnings from Equity Method Investment?19,800
?  ($66,000 * 30% = $19,800)??
????
2/1/Year 2Cash (1,875 * $33)61,875?
?Loss on Sale of Equity Method Investment1,825?
?  Equity Method Investments?63,700
?Carrying value of stock:
($235,000 + $19,800) * 1,875/7,500 = $63,700
??
?Loss on sale = $63,700 - $61,875 = $1,825??
????
11/1/Year 2Cash5,062.50?
?  Equity Method Investment?5,062.50
?(7,500 - 1,875) * $0.90??
????
12/31/Year 2Loss from Equity Method Investment10,350?
?  Equity Method Investment?10,350
?$46,000 * [(7,500 - 1,875)/25,000]??

Business

You might also like to view...

Marie recently became a managing partner at her law firm. Though her job has changed, she still needs to have the necessary ______ skills to advise and review the contracts of the real estate attorneys that she manages.   

A. performance B. technical C. conceptual D. human E. physical

Business

In Chapter 14's "A Question of Ethics: Targeting Plus-Sized Critics," the key lesson is that focus group research should include consumers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Business

A heavily diversified retailer requires _____

a. a separate retail strategy for each major retail business unit b. a uniform strategy so that each retail business unit has a common image c. a centralized organization structure for all key functional areas d. the use of a mass marketing strategy

Business

Adaptive new entry involves offering a radical new product or highly innovative service.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Business