Question

Madison Corporation purchased 40% of Jay Corporation for $300,000 on January 1. On June 20 of the same year, Jay Corporation declared total cash dividends of $75,000. At year-end, Jay Corporation reported net income of $375,000. The balance in Madison's Equity Method Investments—Jay Corporation account as of December 31 should be:

Answer 1

$420,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the above information,

Dividend

= $75,000 × 40%

= $30,000

Share in income

= $375,000 × 40%

= $150,000

Balance in investment account

= Beginning balance + Share in income - Dividend

= $300,000 + $150,000 - $30,000

= $420,000

Therefore, the balance in Madison's equity method investments - Jay Corporation accounts as of December 31 should be $420,000