Question

Equity Method for Stock Investment On January 4, Year 1, Ferguson Company purchased 108,000 shares of Silva Company directly from one of the founders for a price of $48 per share. Silva has 300,000 shares outstanding including the Daniels shares. On July 2, Year 1, Silva paid $292,000 in total dividends to its shareholders. On December 31, Year 1, Silva reported a net income of $971,000 for the year. Ferguson uses the equity method in accounting for its investment in Silva
a. Provide the Ferguson Company journal entries for the transactions Involving its Investment In Sllva Company durlng Year 1 Year 1 Jan. 4 Year 1 July 2 Year 1 Dec. 31
b. Determine the December 31, Year 1, balance of Investment in Silva Company Stock

Answer 1

Answer:

a)

January 4, year 1, investment in Silva Company (36% of outstanding stocks)

Dr Investment in Silva Company 5,184,000

    Cr Cash 5,184,000

July 2, year 1, distributed dividends ( $292,000 x 36%)

Dr Cash 104,400

    Cr Investment in Silva Company 104,400

December 31, year 1, net income reported by Silva Company ($971,000 x 36%)

Dr Investment in Silva Company 349,560

    Cr Revenue from investment in Silva Company 349,560

b)

Balance of Investment in Silva Company = $5,184,000 - $104,400 + $349,560 = $5,429,160

Explanation:

Since Ferguson exercises significant influence over Silva Company, they must record the investment using the equity method.