Question

Dodge, Incorporated acquires 15% of Gates Corporation on January 1, 2011, for $105,000 when the book value of Gates was $600,000. During 2011 Gates reported net income of $150,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. On January 1, 2012, Dodge purchased an additional 25% of Gates for $200,000. Any excess cost over book value is attributable to goodwill with an indefinite life. The fair-value method was used during 2011 but Dodge has deemed it necessary to change to the equity method after the second purchase. During 2012 Gates reported net income of $200,000 and reported dividends of $75,000. The income reported by Dodge for 2012 with regard to the Gates investment is a. $80,000. b. $30,000. c. $50,000. d. $15,000. e. $75,000.

Answer 1

a. $80,000

Step-by-step explanation:

In this question we are only concerned about the net income reported by Dodge on its income statement.

First we need to calculate ownership % in 2012 = 15% + 25% = 40%

Net income of 2012 (Gates) = $ 200000

hence Dodge will report net income of 40% of 200000 = $80000

Hence the correct answer is A

Note: Dividends will not affect the investors net income but it would reduce the investment value of Gate reported by Dodge (as it is seen as a return on investment)