Peanut Company acquired 80 percent of Snoopy Company’s outstanding common stock for $300,000 on January 1, 20X8, when the book value of Snoopy’s net assets was equal to $375,000. Peanut uses the equity method to account for investments. The following trial balance summarizes the financial position and operations for Peanut and Snoopy as of December 31, 20X9: Peanut Company Snoopy Company Debit Credit Debit Credit Cash $ 269,000 $ 80,000 Accounts Receivable 193,000 85,000 Inventory 196,000 106,000 Investment in Snoopy Company 306,600 0 Land 211,000 85,000 Buildings and Equipment 702,000 194,000 Cost of Goods Sold 375,000 168,000 Depreciation Expense 45,000 20,000 Selling & Administrative Expense 214,000 25,750 Dividends Declared 221,000 49,000 Accumulated Depreciation $ 495,000 $ 60,000 Accounts Payable 66,000 60,000 Bonds Payable 137,000 46,750 Common Stock 496,000 195,000 Retained Earnings 631,800 145,000 Sales 833,000 306,000 Income from Snoopy Company 73,800 0 Total $ 2,732,600 $ 2,732,600 $ 812,750 $ 812,750 Required: a. Prepare any equity method journal entry(ies) related to the investment in Snoopy Company during 20X9. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)
Peanut Company acquired 80 percent of Snoopy Company’s outstanding common stock for $300,000 on January 1, 20X8, when the book value of Snoopy’s net assets was equal to $375,000. Peanut uses the equity method to account for investments. The following
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