Question

Charlie Co. owns 30% of the voting common stock of Turf Services Inc. Charlie uses the equity method to account for its investment. On January 1, 200X, the balance in the investment account was $624,000. During 200X, Turf Services reported net income of $120,000 and paid dividends of $30,000.
Required: What is the balance in the investment account as of December 31, 2009?

Answer 1

Answer:

$651,000

Explanation:

The balance in the investment account as at 31st December is calculated as;

Investment account balance January 1, 202X

$624,000

Add:

30% of Turks services inc. $120,000

Net income

$36,000

Less :

30% of $30,000 dividend paid

($9,000)

Investment account balance December, 31 202X

$651,000