Question

Blossom, Inc. acquired 20% of Nash Corporation's voting stock on January 1, 2021 for $870000. During 2021, Nash earned $361000 and paid dividends of $224000. Blossom's 20% interest in Nash gives Blossom the ability to exercise significant influence over Nash's operating and financial policies. During 2022, Nash earned $461000 and paid cash dividends of $124000 on April 1 and $124000 on October 1. On July 1, 2022, Blossom sold half of its stock in Nash for $621000 cash. Before income taxes, what amount should Blossom include in its 2021 income statement as a result of the investment?

Answer 1

$72,200

Step-by-step explanation:

For computing the amount included in the income statement as an investment we need to applied the equity method which is shown below:

= Earned amount × given percentage

= $361,000 × 20%

= $72,200

We simply multiply the earned amount by Nash with the acquiring percentage i.e 20% so that the amount could come and the same is to be included in the income statement