Question

1. Cullumber Cosmetics acquired 13% of the 301,200 shares of common stock of Elite Fashion at a total cost of $14 per share on March 18, 2020. On June 30, Elite declared and paid a $70,100 dividend. On December 31, Elite reported net income of $226,500 for the year. At December 31, the market price of Elite Fashion was $15 per share.
2. Bramble Inc. obtained significant influence over Kasey Corporation by buying 25% of Kasey’s 32,700 outstanding shares of common stock at a total cost of $10 per share on January 1, 2019. On June 15, Kasey declared and paid a cash dividend of $31,600. On December 31, Kasey reported a net income of $116,000 for the year.

Required:
Prepare all the necessary journal entries for 2019 for Cullumber Cosmetics.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. 18-Mar

Dr Available for Sale Securities $548,184

Cr Cash $548,184

30-Jun

Dr Cash $9,113

Cr Dividend Revenue $9,113

31-Dec

Dr Securities Fair Value Adjustment $39,156

Cr Unrealized Holding Gain $39,156

2.1-Jan

Dr Investmeht in Nadal Corp. $81,750

Cr Cash $81,750

15-Jun

Dr Cash $7,900

Cr Investment in Nadal Corp. $7,900

31-Dec

Dr Investment in Nadal $29,000

Cr Revenue from Investment in Sub $29,000

Explanation:

1.Preparation of all the necessary journal entries for 2019

18-Mar

Dr Available for Sale Securities $548,184

Cr Cash $548,184

(13%*301,200*$14)

(To purchase 10% of Ramirez Fashion)

30-Jun

Dr Cash $9,113

Cr Dividend Revenue $9,113

(13%$70,100)

(To record a 13% dividend revenue $70,100)

31-Dec

Dr Securities Fair Value Adjustment $39,156

Cr Unrealized Holding Gain $39,156

[($15-$14)*13%*301,200]

(To adjust securities to FMV in an Equity account)

2.1-Jan

Dr Investmeht in Nadal Corp. $81,750

Cr Cash $81,750

(25%*32,700*$10)

(To purchase 25% of Nadal Corp.)

15-Jun

Dr Cash $7,900

Cr Investment in Nadal Corp. $7,900

(25%$31,600)

(To record cash dividend of $31,600)

31-Dec

Dr Investment in Nadal $29,000

Cr Revenue from Investment in Sub $29,000

(25%*$116,000)

(To record 25% revenue of $116,000 from Nada)