Question

A. Sunland Cosmetics acquired 12% of the 287,500 shares of common stock of Elite Fashion at a total cost of $14 per share on March 18, 2019. On June 30, Elite declared and paid a $80,200 dividend. On December 31, Elite reported net income of $228,100 for the year. At December 31, the market price of Elite Fashion was $16 per share.
b. Culver Inc. obtained significant influence over Kasey Corporation by buying 25% of Kasey's 29,100 outstanding shares of common stock at a total cost of $11 per share on January 1, 2020. On June 15, Kasey declared and paid a cash dividend of $38.500. On December 31, Kasey reported a net income of $122.900 for the year.

Required:
Prepare all the necessary journal entries for 2020 for Culver Inc.

Answer 1

Answer:

Mar 18

Dr Available for sales Securities $4,025,000

Cr Cash $4,025,000

June 30

Dr Cash $9624

Cr Dividend Revenue $9624

Dec-31

Dr Securities Fair value Adjustment $575,000

Cr Unrealised gain or Losss- income$575,000

B. Jan 1

Dr Investment in Culver stock $80,025

Cr Cash $80,025

Jan 15

Dr Cash $9,625

Cr Investment in Culver stock $9,625

Dec, 31

Dr Investment in Culver stock $30,725

Cr Revenue $30,725

Explanation:

Preparation of all the necessary journal entries for 2020 for Culver Inc.

Mar 18

Dr Available for sales Securities $4,025,000

(287,500*$14)

Cr Cash $4,025,000

June 30

Dr Cash $9624

Cr Dividend Revenue $9624

($80,200*12%)

Dec-31

Dr Securities Fair value Adjustment $575,000

Cr Unrealised gain or Losss- income$575,000

[(287,500*($16-$14)]

B. Jan 1

Dr Investment in Culver stock $80,025

(29,100*25%*$11)

Cr Cash $80,025

Jan 15

Dr Cash $9,625

($38,500*25%)

Cr Investment in Culver stock $9,625

Dec, 31

Dr Investment in Culver stock $30,725

($122,900*25%)

Cr Revenue $30,725