Question

Myers Company acquired a 60% interest in Gannon Corporation on December 31, 2020 for $1,775,000. During 2021, Gannon had net income of $1,000,000 and paid cash dividends of $250,000. At December 31, 2021, the balance in the equity investment account should be

Answer 1

The answer is $2,225,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of acquisition is $1,775,000

Meyer company's share of net income in Gannon corporation:

60% of $1,000,000

0.6 x $1,000,000

= $600,000

Meyer company's share from cash dividend in Gannon corporation

60% of $250,000

0.6 x $250,000

= $150,000

The balance in the equity investment account at December 31, 2021 should be:

$1,775,000 + $600,000 – $150,000

= $2,225,000