Question

ABC Company owns 30% of the outstanding shares of Teal Company. At the beginning of the current year, the carrying value of Teal's stock on ABC's balance sheet was $60,000. During the period, Teal paid dividends of $10,000 and reported a net income of $40,000. What is the carrying value of Teal's stock on ABC's balance sheet at the end of the year?

Answer 1

Answer:

$69,000

Explanation:

Percentage of shares owned by ABC in Teal's company = 30%

This is an example of equity method investment , and a portion of the attributable income at the end of the year is earned and added to the initial stock.

Attributable income is the remaining income after dividends have been settled.

Workings

The opening carrying value of the shares on ABC balance sheet = 60,000

Profit made at the end of the period = 40,000

Dividends paid = 10,000

Attributable income to share holders = 40000-10000 = 30,000

ABC portion of attributable profit = 30000*30% = 9,000

Carrying value at the end of the year = opening carrying value + portion of the attributable profit

=60000+9000=69000