Question

During each of the next three years, Silver reported net income of $30,000 and paid dividends of $10,000. On January 1, 20X9, Plate sold 1,500 shares of Silver's $10 par value shares for $60,000 in cash. Plate used the fully adjusted equity method in accounting for its ownership of Silver Company. Based on the preceding information, what was the balance in the investment account reported by Plate on January 1, 20X9, before its sale of shares?

Answer 1

$255,000

Step-by-step explanation:

If a company acquires shares of another company the investment amount is shown in the balance sheet of the acquirer. When Plate acquired shares of Silver, it reported the investment of $225,000. The Silver reports a profit of $30,000 on January 2019. The amount reflected in the balance sheet of Plate will be $255,000. This is the sum of investment plus the profit reported by the Silver.