ADVANCED FIN. ACCT.(LL)-W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781264582129
Author: Christensen
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.1.3E
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The carrying amount means that the actual value or cost of the underlying asset while mentioned during the purchase. The carrying amount of assets is sometimes different from the value stated by market. Under the Equity method, the carrying amount is updated by the share of company income or losses and it decreases the carrying value by any dividends received on the shares.
The correct option for ascertaining the differentiation between the recording of common stock in investee company between the equity method and the fair value method.
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Choose the correct.When an investor uses the equity method to account for investments in common stock, the investor’s share of cash dividends from the investee should be recorded as:
a. A deduction from the investor’s share of the investee’s profits.b. Dividend income.c. A deduction from the stockholders’ equity account, Dividends to Stockholders.d. A deduction from the investment account(AICPA adapted)
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choose the correct answer from the choices
When an investor uses the equity method to account for investments in common stock, the investor’s share of cash dividends from the investee should be recorded as
A deduction from the investor’s share of the investee’s profits.
Dividend income.
A deduction from the stockholders’ equity account, Dividends to Stockholders.
A deduction from the investment account.
(AICPA adapted)
Chapter 2 Solutions
ADVANCED FIN. ACCT.(LL)-W/CONNECT
Ch. 2 - What types of investments in common stock normally...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.2QCh. 2 - Describe an investor’s treatment of an investment...Ch. 2 - How is the receipt of a dividend recorded under...Ch. 2 - How does carrying securities at fair value...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.6QCh. 2 - Prob. 2.7QCh. 2 - Prob. 2.8QCh. 2 - Prob. 2.9QCh. 2 - Prob. 2.10Q
Ch. 2 - How are a subsidiary’s dividend declarations...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.12QCh. 2 - Give a definition of consolidated retained...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.14QCh. 2 - Prob. 2.15QCh. 2 - Prob. 2.16AQCh. 2 - When is equity method reporting considered...Ch. 2 - How does the fully adjusted equity method differ...Ch. 2 - What is the modified equity method? When might a...Ch. 2 - Choice of Accounting Method Slanted Building...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.2CCh. 2 - Prob. 2.3CCh. 2 - Prob. 2.4CCh. 2 - Prob. 2.5CCh. 2 - Prob. 2.6CCh. 2 - Prob. 2.1.1ECh. 2 - Multiple-Choice Questions on Accounting for Equity...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.1.3ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.1.4ECh. 2 - Multiple-Choice Questions on Intercorporate...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.2.2ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.3.1ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.3.2ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.3.3ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.4ECh. 2 - Acquisition Price Phillips Company bought 40...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.6ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.7ECh. 2 - Carrying an investment at Fair Value versus Equity...Ch. 2 - Carrying an Investment at Fair Value versus Equity...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.10ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.11ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.12ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.13ECh. 2 - Income Reporting Grandview Company purchased 40...Ch. 2 - Investee with Preferred Stock Outstanding Reden...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.16AECh. 2 - Prob. 2.17AECh. 2 - Changes ¡n the Number of Shares Held Idle...Ch. 2 - Investments Carried at Fair Value and Equity...Ch. 2 - Carried at Fair Value Journal Entries Marlow...Ch. 2 - Consolidated Worksheet at End of the First Year of...Ch. 2 - Consolidated Worksheet at End of the Second Year...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.23PCh. 2 - Prob. 2.24PCh. 2 - Prob. 2.25APCh. 2 - Equity-Method income Statement Wealthy...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.27BPCh. 2 - Prob. 2.28BP
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