Answer:
how much income would Belden report for 2017 and 2018 in connection with the company's investment in Sheffield
2017: $54,000
2018: $69,000
total $123,000
Explanation:
the journal entries used to record the investment in Sheffield Inc. are:
January 1, 2017
Dr Investment in Sheffield Inc. 312,000
Cr Cash 312,000
the adjustments entries necessary for 2017 are:
December 31, 2017, dividends are distributed
Dr Cash 21,000 (= $70,000 x 30%)
Cr Investment in Sheffield Inc. 21,000
December 31, 2017, net income is reported
Dr Investment in Sheffield Inc. 54,000 (= $180,000 x 30%)
Cr Revenue from investment in Sheffield Inc. 54,000
the adjustments entries necessary for 2018 are:
December 31, 2018, dividends are distributed
Dr Cash 24,000 (= $80,000 x 30%)
Cr Investment in Sheffield Inc. 24,000
December 31, 2018, net income is reported
Dr Investment in Sheffield Inc. 69,000 (= $230,000 x 30%)
Cr Revenue from investment in Sheffield Inc. 69,000
