Pearl Corporation paid $150,000 on January 1, 2013 for a 25% interest in Sandlin Inc. On January
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Pearl Corporation paid $150,000 on January 1, 2013 for a 25% interest in Sandlin Inc. On January 1, 2013, the book value of Sandlin's stockholders' equity consisted of $200,000 of common stock and $200,000 of retained earnings. All the excess purchase cost over book value acquired was attributable to a patent with an estimated life of 5 years. During 2013 and 2014, Sandlin paid $3,000 of dividends each quarter and reported net income of $60,000 for 2013 and $80,000 for 2014. Pearl used the equity method.
Required:
- 1.Calculate Pearl's income from Sandlin for 2013.
- 2.Calculate Pearl's income from Sandlin for 2014.
- 3. Determine the balance of Pearl's Investment in Sandlin account on December 31, 2014.
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Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis
ISBN: 978-1111822361
1st edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach
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