CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) › Cost Method
Carmen, Inc purchased 15% of Loman's 60,000 outstanding shares of common stock on January 1, Year 2, for $80,000. On December 31, Year 2, Carmen purchased an additional 12,000 shares of common stock for $150,000. Loman reported $75,000 in earnings for Year 2. There was no goodwill as a result of either transaction, and Loman didn't issue any additional shares of stock in Year 2. There was no unrealized holding gain or loss reported in other comprehensive income for this investment. What amount should Carmen report in its investment account at the end of Year 2?
The valuation of goodwill is a calculation in a business calculation:
Which of the following is not true regarding the cost method for investments?
A company has a 24% investment in another firm that it accounts for using the equity method. Which of the following disclosures should be included in the company's annual financial statements?
Of the following values, which should be disclosed for the purposes of reporting financial instruments such as debt or equity securities?
The Bowman Company purchases 10,000 shares of Dalton Company's 300,000 outstanding shares at January 1, Year 2, for $18.34 per share plus a commission of $640. During Year 2, Dalton pays dividends of $2 per share. How much will Bowman report as its investment in Dalton and as dividend income in Year 2?