Question

At the beginning of the current year, Martin Corporation purchases 20% of the outstanding shares of Foster Company for $200,000 which gave Martin the ability to significantly influence Foster. The price paid reflected Foster's book and fair values of its assets and liabilities. During the current year, Foster reports net income of $25,000 and declares dividends of $15,000. At the end of the current year, what amount should Martin report as investment income from its ownership of Foster's shares?

Answer 1

$5,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine what amount should Martin report as investment income from its ownership of Foster's shares

Using this formula

Amount to be reported as investment income=Net income*Percentage of outstanding shares purchased

Let plug in the formula

Amount to be reported as investment income=$25,000 x 20%

Amount to be reported as investment income= $5,000

Therefore The amount that Martin should report as investment income from its ownership of Foster's shares is $5,000