Answer:
Milani, Inc.
January 1, 2018:
Debit Investment in Seida $600,000
Credit Cash Account $600,000
To record the purchase of an additional 30% of Seida.
December 31, 2018:
Debit Investment in Seida $120,000
Credit Net Income $120,000
To record the share in the net income of Seida.
Debit Cash Account $44,000
Credit Cash Dividend Received $44,000
To record the company's share in the dividend paid by Seida.
Debit Cash Dividend Received $44,000
Credit Investment in Seida $44,000
To record the dividend received from Seida.
Explanation:
The cash dividend received from Seida will reduce Milani, Inc.'s investment value in Seida, just as the 40% share in the net income increased the investment value.
These journal entries have been used to debit and credit accounts as transactions occur. A journal plays an important role in recording transactions in the accounting system as it is usually the initial record of any transaction. It also shows the accounts debited or credited with a short narration that explains each transaction.
