Question

Loeffler Company owns 35% of the common stock of Tetter Co. and uses the equity method to account for the investment. During 2021, Tetter reported income of $260,000 and paid dividends of $90,000. There is no amortization associated with the investment. During 2021, how much income should Loeffler recognize related to this investment

Answer 1

Investment revenue = $91,000

Step-by-step explanation:

the journal entry to record the dividends received would be:

Dr Cash 31,500

Cr Investment in Tetter Co. 31,500

the journal entry to record the reporting of the net income:

Dr Investment in Tetter Co. 91,000

Cr Investment revenue 91,000

When a company uses the equity method, any dividends received will decrease the carrying value of the investment, while any net income reported will be considered investment revenue.