Question

The summarized balance sheets of Blossom Company and Nash Company as of December 31, 2021 are as follows:

Blossom Company Balance Sheet December 31, 2021
Assets $1750000
Liabilities $170000
Capital stock 875000
Retained earnings 705000
Total equities $1750000

Nash Company Balance Sheet December 31, 2021

Assets $1280000
Liabilities $280000
Capital stock 890000
Retained earnings 110000
Total equities $1280000

If Blossom Company acquired a 20% interest in Nash Company on December 31, 2021 for $300000 and the equity method of accounting for the investment were used, the amount of the debit to Equity Investments (Nash) would have been:__________

a. $300000.
b. $200000.
c. $256000.
d. $178000.

Answer 1

The amount of the debit to Equity Investments (Nash) would have been:__________

b. $200,000.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Blossom Company Balance Sheet December 31, 2021

Assets $1750000

Liabilities $170000

Capital stock 875000

Retained earnings 705000

Total equities $1750000

Nash Company Balance Sheet December 31, 2021

Assets $1280000

Liabilities $280000

Capital stock 890000

Retained earnings 110000

Total equities $1280000

Nash's net assets = $1,000,000 ($1,280,000 - $280,000)

Equity investment = 20% of $1,000,000 = $200,000

Goodwill on acquisition = $100,000 ($300,000 - $200,000)