Investments using Equity Method Accounting Flashcards
1
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Types of questions:
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- Determine equity investment income for the year
- Dividend income- not income on P&L
2
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Tools:
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- Decomposition Tool
- Acquisition of Equity Investment
- T-Accounts
3
Q
What is the criteria of significant influence?
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Significant portion of stock ownership, general guideline is 20%-50%.
4
Q
What is the journal entry for recording your portion of income from the investee?
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Investment DB
Equity Income CR
5
Q
What is the journal entry for your portion of dividends received?
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Cash DB
Investment CR
6
Q
What is the journal entry for amortization and depreciation of assets that were in excess of the NBV?
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Equity Income DB
Investment CR