Franklin purchases 40 percent of Johnson Company on January 1 for $576,700. Although Franklin did not use it, this acquisition gave Franklin the ability to apply significant influence to Johnson's operating and financing policies. Johnson reports assets on that date of $1,484,000 with liabilities of $544,000. One building with a seven-year remaining life is undervalued on Johnson's books by $229,250. Also, Johnson's book value for its trademark (10-year remaining life) is undervalued by $272,500. During the year, Johnson reports net income of $137,000 while declaring dividends of $80,000. What is the Investment in Johnson Company balance (equity method) in Franklin's financial records as of December 31? Multiple Choice $575,500. $588,600. $599,500. $630,300. < Prev 5 of 25 Next >

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Franklin purchases 40 percent of Johnson Company on January 1 for $576,700. Although Franklin did not use it, this acquisition gave Franklin the ability
to apply significant influence to Johnson's operating and financing policies. Johnson reports assets on that date of $1,484,000 with liabilities of
$544,000. One building with a seven-year remaining life is undervalued on Johnson's books by $229,250. Also, Johnson's book value for its trademark
(10-year remaining life) is undervalued by $272,500. During the year, Johnson reports net income of $137,000 while declaring dividends of $80,000.
What is the Investment in Johnson Company balance (equity method) in Franklin's financial records as of December 31?
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$575,500.
$588,600.
$599,500.
$630,300.
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Transcribed Image Text:Franklin purchases 40 percent of Johnson Company on January 1 for $576,700. Although Franklin did not use it, this acquisition gave Franklin the ability to apply significant influence to Johnson's operating and financing policies. Johnson reports assets on that date of $1,484,000 with liabilities of $544,000. One building with a seven-year remaining life is undervalued on Johnson's books by $229,250. Also, Johnson's book value for its trademark (10-year remaining life) is undervalued by $272,500. During the year, Johnson reports net income of $137,000 while declaring dividends of $80,000. What is the Investment in Johnson Company balance (equity method) in Franklin's financial records as of December 31? Multiple Choice $575,500. $588,600. $599,500. $630,300. < Prev 5 of 25 Next >
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