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Lelechka [254]
3 years ago
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Percy Company purchased 80% of the outstanding voting shares of Song Company at the beginning of 2014 for $406,000. At the time

of purchase, Song Company’s total stockholders’ equity amounted to $480,500. Income and dividend distributions for Song Company from 2014 through 2016 are as follows: 2014 2015 2016 Net Income (loss) $60,600 $53,900 ($57,200 ) Dividend distribution 23,800 50,600 36,300 Required:Prepare journal entries on the books of Percy Company from the date of purchase through 2016 to account for its investment in Percy Company.
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1 answer:
Gnom [1K]3 years ago
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Answer:

since Percy Company's owns 80% of Song Company's stocks, we must use the equity method to record its investment in Song Company

Beginning 2014, investment in Song Company

Dr Investment in Song Company 406,000

    Cr Cash 406,000

2014, to record Song's net income

Dr Investment in Song Company 48,480

    Cr Investment revenue 48,480

2015, to record Song's net income

Dr Investment in Song Company 43,120

    Cr Investment revenue 43,120

2016, to record Song's net loss

Dr Loss on investment 45,760

    Cr Investment in Song Company 45,760

2014, to record Song's dividends

Dr Cash 19,040

    Cr Investment in Song Company 19,040

2015, to record Song's dividends

Dr Cash 40,480

    Cr Investment in Song Company 40,480

2016, to record Song's dividends

Dr Cash 29,040

    Cr Investment in Song Company 29,040

   

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