Assume the same facts as in QS 15-7 except that the stock acquired represents 40% of TKR

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Assume the same facts as in QS 15-7 except that the stock acquired represents 40% of TKR Corp.’s outstanding stock. Also assume that TKR Corp. paid a $125,000 dividend on November 1, 2011, and reported a net income of $550,000 for 2011. Prepare the entries to record
(a) The receipt of the dividend and
(b) The December 31, 2011, year-end adjustment required for the investment account.

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A dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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Fundamental Accounting Principles

ISBN: 978-0078110870

20th Edition

Authors: John J. Wild, Ken W. Shaw, Barbara Chiappetta

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