Question

Lee, Inc. acquired 30% of Polk Corp.'s voting stock on January 1, Year 1 for $100,000. During Year 1, Polk earned $40,000 and paid dividends of $25,000. Lee's 30% interest in Polk gives Lee the ability to exercise significant influence over Polk's operating and financial policies. During Year 2, Polk earned $50,000 and paid dividends of $15,000 on April 1 and $15,000 on October 1. On July 1, Year 2, Lee sold half of its stock in Polk for $66,000 cash. Before income taxes, what amount should Lee include in its Year 1 Income Statement as a result of the investment?

Answer 1

$7,500

Step-by-step explanation:

Lee, Inc. acquired 30% of Polk Corp.'s voting stock on January 1, Year 1 for $100,000.

During Year 1, Polk earned $40,000 and paid dividends of $25,000.

Therefore Lee's dividend income = 0.3 x 25,000 = $7,500

Before income taxes, the amount that Lee should include in its Year 1 Income Statement as a result of the investment will be the dividend earned in year 1 which is $7,500