On January 1, Caviar Corporation purchased, as long-term investments, 8 percent of the voting stock of Union

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On January 1, Caviar Corporation purchased, as long-term investments, 8 percent of the voting stock of Union Corporation for $500,000 and 45 percent of the voting stock of Boss Corporation for $4 million. During the year, Union Corporation had earnings of $200,000 and paid dividends of $80,000. Boss Corporation had earnings of $600,000 and paid dividends of $400,000. The market value did not change for either investment during the year. Which of these investments should be accounted for using the cost-adjusted-to-market method? Which should be accounted for using the equity method? At what amount should each investment be carried on the balance sheet at year end? Give a reason for each choice.

Balance Sheet
Balance sheet is a statement of the financial position of a business that list all the assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity and shareholder’s equity at a particular point of time. A balance sheet is also called as a “statement of financial...
Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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Financial and Managerial Accounting

ISBN: 978-1439037805

9th edition

Authors: Belverd E. Needles, Marian Powers, Susan V. Crosson

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