Test Bank for Advanced Accounting, 13th Edition

Advanced Accounting, 13e (Beams et al.) Chapter 2 Stock Investments – Investor Accounting and Reporting 2.1 Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which method of accounting will generally be used when one company purchases less than 20% of the outstanding stock of another company? A) Only the fair value method may be used. B) Only the equity method may be used. C) Either the fair value method or the equity method may be used, depending upon the relationship between the companies. D) Only the acquisition method. Answer: C Objective: LO2.1 Recognize investors’ varying levels of influence or control, based on the level of stock ownership. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking 2) Which method of accounting will generally be used when one company purchases between 20% to 50% of the outstanding stock of another company? A) Only the fair value method may be used. B) Only the equity method may be used. C) The GAAP prescribed the equity method may be used. D) The GAAP prescribed the fair value method may be used. Answer: C Objective: LO2.1 Recognize investors’ varying levels of influence or control, based on the level of stock ownership. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking 3) Which one of the following items, originally recorded in the Investment in Falcon Co. account under the equity method, would not be systematically used to reduce investment income on a periodic basis? A) Amortization expense of goodwill B) Depreciation expense on the excess fair value attributed to machinery C) Amortization expense on the excess fair value attributed to lease agreements D) Depreciation expense on the excess fair value attributed to building Answer: A Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Analytical thinking 1 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 4) Which one of the following statements is correct for an investor company? A) The balance in the Investment in Osprey Co. account can be reduced to represent a decline in the fair market value of the investment, but will not be adjusted if the fair market value increases. B) Under the equity method, the balance in the Investment in Osprey Co. account can be negative if the investee corporation operates at a loss. C) Once the balance in the Investment in Osprey Co. is reduced to zero, it will not be reduced any further. D) Under the equity method, the balance in the Investment in Osprey Co. account will increase when cash dividends are received. Answer: C Objective: LO2.2 Understand how accounting adjusts to reflect the economics underlying varying levels of investor influence. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Analytical thinking 5) Pinkerton Inc. owns 10% of Sable Company. In the most recent year, Sable had net earnings of $40,000 and paid dividends of $6,000. Pinkerton’s accountant mistakenly assumed Pinkerton had considerable influence over Sable and used the equity method instead of the cost method. What is the impact on the investment account and net earnings, respectively? A) By using the equity method, the accountant has understated the investment account and overstated the net earnings. B) By using the equity method, the accountant has overstated the investment account and understated the net earnings. C) By using the equity method, the accountant has understated the investment account and understated the net earnings. D) By using the equity method, the accountant has overstated the investment account and overstated the net earnings. Answer: D Objective: LO2.4 Apply the fair value/cost and equity methods of accounting for stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Analytical thinking 6) Griffon Incorporated holds a 30% ownership in Duck Corporation. Griffon should use the equity method under which of the following circumstances? A) Griffon has surrendered significant stockholder rights by agreement between Griffon and Duck. B) Griffon has been unable to secure a position on the Duck Corporation’s Board of Directors. C) Griffon has inadequate or untimely information to apply the equity method. D) The ownership of Duck Corporation is diverse. Answer: D Objective: LO2.1 Recognize investors’ varying levels of influence or control, based on the level of stock ownership. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking 2 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 7) Pond Corporation uses the fair value method of accounting for its investment in Swan Company. Which one of the following events would not affect the Investment in Swan Co. account? A) Investee losses B) Investee dividend payments C) An increase in the investee’s share price from last period D) Unrealized gains and losses from the available-for-sale securities classification Answer: D Objective: LO2.2 Understand how accounting adjusts to reflect the economics underlying varying levels of investor influence. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking 8) Sadie Corporation’s stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2013 included the following: 6% Preferred stock, $10 par value Common stock, $1 par value Other paid-in capital—common Retained earnings $1,000,000 10,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 $19,000,000 Pilga Corporation purchased a 30% interest in Sadie’s common stock from other shareholders on January 1, 2014 for $5,800,000. What was the book value of Pilga’s investment in Sadie on January 1, 2014? A) $5,400,000 B) $5,700,000 C) $7,120,000 D) $7,440,000 Answer: A Explanation: A) Total stockholders’ equity$19,000,000 Less: preferred equity (1,000,000) Equals: common equity 18,000,000 × Pilga’s percentage × 30% Book value of Pilga investment $5,400,000 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 3 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 9) Jabiru Corporation purchased a 20% interest in Fish Company common stock on January 1, 2013 for $300,000. This investment was accounted for using the complete equity method and the correct balance in the Investment in Fish account on December 31, 2015 was $440,000. The original excess purchase transaction included $60,000 for a patent amortized at a rate of $6,000 per year. In 2016, Fish Corporation had net income of $4,000 per month earned uniformly throughout the year and paid $20,000 of dividends in May. If Jabiru sold one-half of its investment in Fish on August 1, 2016 for $500,000, how much gain was recognized on this transaction? A) $278,950 B) $280,000 C) $280,950 D) $282,000 Answer: C Explanation: C) Dec 31, 2015 investment balance $440,000 Jabiru’s interest in Fish’s income from Jan 1-July 31: ($4,000 × 7 months × 20%) = 5,600 Less: Dividends ($20,000 × 20%) = (4,000) Less: Seven months of patent amortization: $500 × 7 = (3,500) Investment account balance at July 31, 2016 $438,100 Amount received from sale: Book value of one-half interest Gain on sale $500,000 (219,050) $280,950 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 10) An investor uses the cost method of accounting for its investment in common stock. During the current year, the investor received $25,000 in dividends, an amount that exceeded the investor’s share of the investee company’s undistributed income since the investment was acquired. The investor should report dividend income of what amount? A) $25,000 as a reduction in the investment account B) $25,000 less the amount in excess of its share of undistributed income since the investment was acquired C) $25,000 less the amount that is not in excess of its share of undistributed income since the investment was acquired D) $25,000 less recognized earnings Answer: A Objective: LO2.3 Identify factors beyond stock ownership that affect an investor’s ability to exert influence or control over an investee. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Application of knowledge 4 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. Use the following information to answer the question(s) below. On January 1, 2013, Pansy Company acquired a 10% interest in Sunflower Corporation for $80,000 when Sunflower’s stockholders’ equity consisted of $400,000 capital stock and $100,000 retained earnings. Book values of Sunflower’s net assets equaled their fair values on this date. Sunflower’s net income and dividends for 2013 through 2015 were as follows: Net income Dividends paid 2013 $ 8,000 5,000 2014 $ 10,000 5,000 2015 $15,000 5,000 11) Assume that Pansy Incorporated used the cost method of accounting for its investment in Sunflower. The balance in the Investment in Sunflower account at December 31, 2015 was A) $76,700. B) $80,000. C) $83,300. D) $95,000. Answer: B Explanation: B) Income and dividends are not added or deducted from the investment account under the cost method unless liquidating dividends are received. Objective: LO2.3 Identify factors beyond stock ownership that affect an investor’s ability to exert influence or control over an investee. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 12) Assume that Pansy has significant influence and uses the equity method of accounting for its investment in Sunflower. The balance in the Investment in Sunflower account at December 31, 2015 was A) $78,200. B) $80,000. C) $81,800. D) $83,300. Answer: C Explanation: C) Initial Investment in Sunflower$80,000 adjustments: 2013: 10% × ($8,000 – $5,000) = 300 2014: 10% × ($10,000 – $5,000)= 500 2015: 10% × ($15,000 – $5,000)= 1,000 Investment balance at 12/31/2015: $81,800 Objective: LO2.3 Identify factors beyond stock ownership that affect an investor’s ability to exert influence or control over an investee. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 5 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 13) Pyming Corporation accounts for its 40% investment in Sillabog Company using the equity method. On the date of the original investment, fair values were equal to the book values except for a patent, which cost Pyming an additional $40,000. The patent had an estimated life of 10 years. Sillabog has a steady net income of $20,000 per year and consistently pays out 40% of its net income as dividends to its shareholders. Which one of the following statements is correct? A) The net change in the investment account for each full year will be a debit of $8,000. B) The net change in the investment account for each full year will be a debit of $4,800. C) The net change in the investment account for each full year will be a debit of $800. D) The net change in the investment account for each full year will be a credit of $800. Answer: C Objective: LO2.3 Identify factors beyond stock ownership that affect an investor’s ability to exert influence or control over an investee. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 14) Jacana Corporation paid $200,000 for a 25% interest in Lilypad Corporation’s common stock on January 1, 2013, but was not able to exercise significant influence over Lilypad. During 2014, Jacana reported income of $120,000, excluding its income from Lilypad, and paid dividends of $50,000. Lilypad reported net income of $40,000 during 2014 and paid dividends of $20,000. Jacana should report net income for 2014 in the amount of A) $115,000. B) $120,000. C) $125,000. D) $130,000. Answer: C Explanation: C) Jacana’s separate income $ 120,000 Dividend income from Lilypad equals $20,000 × 25% = 5,000 Jacana’s net income = $ 125,000 Objective: LO2.4 Apply the fair value/cost and equity methods of accounting for stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 6 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 15) Panda Corporation purchased 100,000 previously unissued shares of Skunk Company’s $10 par value common stock directly from Skunk for $2,200,000. Skunk’s stockholders’ equity immediately before the investment by Panda consisted of $3,000,000 of common stock and $4,800,000 in retained earnings. What is Panda’s book value of equity in the net assets of Skunk? A) $2,200,000 B) $2,500,000 C) $3,000,000 D) $3,333,000 Answer: B Explanation: B) Shares outstanding before issue of new shares 300,000 Shares issued to Panda 100,000 Total shares outstanding 400,000 Percentage owned by Panda(100,000/400,000) 25.00% Stockholders’ equity before issue of new shares + Investment by Panda = Stockholders’ equity after Panda investment × Panda’s percentage ownership = Book value of Panda’s interest $7,800,000 2,200,000 10,000,000 25.00% $2,500,000 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Difficult AACSB: Application of knowledge 16) The income from an equity method investee is reported on one line of the investor company’s income statement except when A) the cost method is used. B) the investee has extraordinary items. C) the investor company is amortizing cost-book value differentials. D) the investor company changes from the cost to the equity method. Answer: B Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking 7 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 17) Bart Company purchased a 30% interest in Simpson Corporation on January 1, 2013, and Bart accounted for its investment in Simpson under the equity method for the next 3 years. On January 1, 2016, Bart sold one-half of its interest in Simpson after which it could no longer exercise significant influence over Simpson. Bart should A) continue to account for its remaining investment in Simpson under the equity method for the sake of consistency. B) adjust the investment in Simpson account to one-half of its original amount and account for the remaining 15% interest using the equity method. C) account for the remaining investment under the cost method, using the investment in Simpson account balance immediately after the sale as the new cost basis. D) adjust the investment account to one-half of its original amount (one-half of the purchase price in 2013), and account for the remaining 15% investment under the cost method. Answer: C Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Application of knowledge 18) Pelican Corporation acquired a 25% interest in Seafare Incorporated at book value several years ago. Seafare declared $100,000 dividends in 2013 and reported its income for the year as follows: Income from continuing operations Loss on discontinued division Net income $600,000 (100,000) $500,000 Pelican’s Investment in Seafare account for 2013 should increase by A) $ 100,000. B) $ 125,000. C) $ 150,000. D) $ 180,000. Answer: A Explanation: A) Pelican’s share of income ($500,000 × 25%) = $125,000 Pelican’s share of dividends = $100,000 × 25% (25,000) Increase in investment account $100,000 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 8 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 19) In reference to intercompany transactions between an investor and an investee, when the investor can significantly influence the investee, which of the following statements is correct, assuming that the investor is using the equity method? A) There is the presumption of arms-length bargaining between the related parties. B) As long as the investor recognizes the effects of the transaction in its financial statements, it is not required to provide any additional disclosures. C) In reporting its share of earnings and losses of an investee, the investor must eliminate the effect of profits and losses on the intercompany transactions until they are realized. D) None of the above is correct. Answer: C Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Application of knowledge 20) In reference to the determination of goodwill impairment, which of the following statements is correct? A) The goodwill impairment test under ASC 350-20-35 is a three-step process. B) If the reporting unit’s fair value exceeds its carrying value, goodwill is unimpaired. C) Under FASB 142, firms must first compare carrying values (book values) at the headquarter level. D) Firms can reverse previously recognized impairment losses. Answer: B Objective: LO2.6 Learn how to test goodwill for impairment. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking 21) Firms must conduct impairment tests more frequently than annually when A) other shareholders hold more than 50% interest. B) a “more likely than not” expectation exists that a reporting unit will be sold or disposed of. C) a specific unit does not have publicly traded stock. D) using the equity method. Answer: B Objective: LO2.6 Learn how to test goodwill for impairment. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking 9 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 2.2 Exercises 1) Plum Corporation paid $700,000 for a 40% interest in Satin Company on January 1, 2013 when Plum’s stockholders’ equity was as follows: 10% cumulative preferred stock, $100 par Common stock, $10 par value Other paid-in capital Retained earnings Total stockholders’ equity $500,000 300,000 400,000 800,000 $2,000,000 On this date, the book values of Plum’s assets and liabilities equaled their fair values and there were no dividends in arrears. Required: Calculate the amount recorded in the Investment in Satin Company and the amount of implied Goodwill in this transaction. Answer: Cost of Satin investment (amount recorded in the Investment account): $700,000 Less: book value acquired: Total equity $2,000,000 Less: Preferred equity (500,000) Net common equity 1,500,000 × percent acquired × 40% = Plum book value acquired (600,000) Goodwill $100,000 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 10 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 2) Pike Corporation paid $100,000 for a 10% interest in Salmon Corp. on January 1, 2013, when Salmon’s stockholders’ equity consisted of $800,000 of $10 par value common stock and $200,000 retained earnings. On December 31, 2014, after receipt of the year’s dividends from Salmon, Pike paid $192,000 for an additional 20% interest in Salmon Corp. Both of Pike’s investments were made when Salmon’s book values equaled their fair values. Salmon’s net income and dividends for 2013 and 2014 were as follows: 2013 $60,000 $20,000 Net income Dividends 2014 $140,000 $40,000 Required: 1. Prepare journal entries for Pike Corporation to account for its investment in Salmon Corporation for 2013 and 2014. 2. Calculate the balance of Pike’s investment in Salmon at December 31, 2014. Answer: Requirement 1 Date 01/01/13 12/31/13 Accounts Investment in Salmon Cash Cash Debit 100,000 Credit 100,000 2,000 Dividend Income 12/31/14 Cash 2,000 4,000 Dividend Income 12/31/14 12/31/14 4,000 Investment in Salmon Cash 192,000 Investment in Salmon Retained Earnings 14,000 192,000 14,000 Requirement 2 Calculation of investment balance Cost of initial purchase of a 10% interest Cost of second purchase of a 20% interest Adjustment for cost to equity basis Investment balance, December 31, 2014 $100,000 192,000 14,000 $306,000 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 11 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 3) Pancake Corporation saw the potential for vertical integration and purchases a 15% interest in Syrup Corp. on January 1, 2013, for $150,000. At that date, Syrup’s stockholders’ equity included $200,000 of $10 par value common stock, $300,000 of additional paid in capital, and $500,000 retained earnings. The companies began to work together and realized improved sales by both parties. On December 31, 2014, Pancake paid $250,000 for an additional 20% interest in Syrup Corp. Both of Pancake’s investments were made when Syrup’s book values equaled their fair values. Syrup’s net income and dividends for 2013 and 2014 were as follows: 2013 $220,000 $20,000 Net income Dividends 2014 $330,000 $30,000 Required: 1. Prepare journal entries for Pancake Corporation to account for its investment in Syrup Corporation for 2013 and 2014. 2. Calculate the balance of Pancake’s investment in Syrup at December 31, 2014. Answer: Requirement 1 Date 01/01/13 12/31/13 12/31/14 12/31/14 12/31/14 Accounts Investment in Syrup Cash Debit 150,000 Cash Dividend Income 3,000 Cash Dividend Income 4,500 Investment in Syrup Cash 250,000 Investment in Syrup Retained Earnings 75,000 Credit 150,000 3,000 4,500 250,000 75,000 Requirement 2 Calculation of investment balance Cost of initial purchase of a 15% interest Cost of second purchase of a 20% interest Adjustment for cost to equity basis Investment balance, December 31, 2014 $150,000 250,000 75,000 $475,000 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 12 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 4) Wader’s Corporation paid $120,000 for a 25% interest in Shell Company on July 1, 2014. No information is available on the fair value of Shell’s assets and liabilities. Assume the equity method. Shell’s trial balances at July 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 were as follows: Debits Current assets Noncurrent assets Expenses Dividends (paid in June) Total December 31 $100,000 300,000 160,000 40,000 $ 600,000 July 1 $50,000 310,000 120,000 40,000 $ 520,000 Credits Current Liabilities Capital stock (no change) Retained earnings Jan. 1 Sales Total $60,000 200,000 100,000 240,000 $600,000 $40,000 200,000 100,000 180,000 $520,000 Required: 1. What is Wader’s investment income from Shell for the year ending December 31, 2014? 2. Calculate Wader’s investment in Shell at year end December 31, 2014. Answer: Requirement 1 Sales (increase in trial balance) $60,000 Less: Expense (increase in trial balance) (40,000) Net Income = $20,000 Wader’s ownership of 25% yields $5,000 investment income Requirement 2 Initial Investment Investment Income Total $120,000 5,000 $125,000 Objective: LO2.3 Identify factors beyond stock ownership that affect an investor’s ability to exert influence or control over an investee. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 13 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 5) On January 1, 2013, Platt Corporation purchased a 30% interest in Sandig Company for $450,000. On this date, the fair values of Sandig’s assets and liabilities are assumed to be the same as their book values. Platt will account for Sandig using the equity method. Sandig’s adjusted trial balance at the date of acquisition and year end were as follows: Debits Current assets Noncurrent assets Expenses Dividends (paid June 30) Total Credits Current Liabilities Capital stock Beginning Retained earnings Sales Total December 31 $160,000 420,000 390,000 40,000 $1,010,000 January 1 $120,000 460,000 $90,000 250,000 140,000 530,000 $1,010,000 $120,000 250,000 140,000 Required: 1. What is Platt’s investment income from Sandig for the year ending December 31, 2013? 2. Calculate Platt’s investment in Sandig at year end December 31, 2013. Answer: Requirement 1 Sales for the year ending December 31, 2013 Less: Expenses for the year ending December 31, 2013 Net income Ownership percentage Investment income for 2013 $530,000 (390,000) 140,000 30% $42,000 Requirement 2 Initial Investment Investment Income 2013 Dividends, 2013 Ending Balance, 12/31/2013 $450,000 42,000 12,000 $480,000 Objective: LO2.3 Identify factors beyond stock ownership that affect an investor’s ability to exert influence or control over an investee. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 14 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 6) Dotterel Corporation paid $200,000 cash for 40% of the voting common stock of Swamp Land Inc. on January 1, 2013. Book value and fair value information for Swamp on this date is as follows: Assets Cash Accounts receivable Inventories Equipment Liabilities & Equities Accounts payable Note payable Capital stock Retained earnings Book Values $60,000 120,000 80,000 340,000 $ 600,000 Fair Values $60,000 120,000 100,000 400,000 $ 680,000 $200,000 120,000 200,000 80,000 $600,000 $200,000 100,000 $300,000 Required: Prepare an allocation schedule for Dotterel’s investment in Swamp Land. Answer: Investment cost $200,000 Book value acquired: $280,000 × 40% = 112,000 Excess cost over book value acquired = $ 88,000 Schedule to Allocate Cost-Book Value Differentials Inventories Equipment Notes payable Allocated to specific assets Remainder allocated to goodwill Excess of cost over book value acquired Fair value Book value $20,000 60,000 20,000 Interest 40% 40% 40% Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 15 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. Amount Assigned $8,000 24,000 8,000 $40,000 48,000 $88,000 7) On January 1, 2013, Pendal Corporation purchased 25% of the outstanding common stock of Sedda Corporation for $100,000 cash. Book value and fair value of Sedda’s assets and liabilities at the time of acquisition are shown below. Assets Cash Accounts receivable Inventories Equipment Liabilities & Equities Accounts payable Note payable Capital stock Retained earnings Book Values $40,000 100,000 40,000 180,000 $360,000 Fair Values $40,000 90,000 50,000 210,000 $390,000 $110,000 50,000 100,000 100,000 $360,000 $110,000 40,000 $150,000 Required: Prepare an allocation schedule for Pendal’s investment in Sedda. Answer: Investment cost Less: Book value acquired: $200,000 × 25% = Excess cost over book value acquired = $100,000 (50,000) $50,000 Schedule to Allocate Cost-Book Value Differentials Accounts receivable Inventories Equipment Notes payable Allocated to specific assets Remainder allocated to goodwill Excess of cost over book value acquired Fair valueBook value (10,000) 10,000 30,000 10,000 Interest 25% 25% 25% 25% Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 16 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. Amount Assigned $(2,500) 2,500 7,500 2,500 $10,000 40,000 $50,000 8) Sandpiper Inc. acquired a 30% interest in Shore Corporation for $27,000 cash on January 1, 2013, when Shore’s stockholders’ equity consisted of $30,000 of capital stock and $20,000 of retained earnings. Shore Corporation reported net income of $18,000 for 2013. The allocation of the $12,000 excess of cost over book value acquired on January 1 is shown below, along with information relating to the useful lives of the items: Overvalued receivables (collected in 2013) Undervalued inventories (sold in 2013) Undervalued building (6 years’ useful life remaining at January 1, 2013) Undervalued land Unrecorded patent (8 years’ economic life remaining at January 1, 2013) Undervalued accounts payable (paid in 2013) Total of excess allocated to identifiable assets and liabilities Goodwill Excess cost over book value acquired Required: Determine Sandpiper’s investment income from Shore for 2013. Answer: Sandpiper’s share of Shore net income ($18,000 × 30%) Add: Overvalued accounts receivable collected in 2013 Add: Undervalued accounts payable paid in 2013 Less: Undervalued inventories sold in 2013 Less: Depreciation on building undervaluation $3,600/6 Less: Amortization on patent $3,200/8 years Income from Shore $5,400 600 300 (2,400) (600) (400) $2,900 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 17 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. $(600) 2,400 3,600 900 3,200 (300) 9,200 2,800 $12,000 9) On January 1, 2013, Pailor Inc. purchased 40% of the outstanding stock of Saska Company for $300,000. At that time, Saska’s stockholders’ equity consisted of $270,000 common stock and $330,000 of retained earnings. Saska Corporation reported net income of $360,000 for 2013. The allocation of the $60,000 excess of cost over book value acquired is shown below, along with information relating to the useful lives of the items: Overvalued receivables (collected in 2013) Undervalued inventories (sold in 2013) Undervalued building (4 years’ useful life remaining at January 1, 2013) Undervalued land Unrecorded patent (6 years’ economic life remaining at January 1, 2013) Undervalued accounts payable (paid in 2013) $(5,000) 16,000 24,000 8,000 18,000 (4,000) Total of excess allocated to identifiable assets and liabilities Goodwill Excess cost over book value acquired 57,000 3,000 $60,000 Required: Determine Pailor’s investment income from Saska for 2013. Answer: Pailors’s share of Saska net income ($360,000 × 40%) Add: Overvalued accounts receivable collected in 2013 Add: Undervalued accounts payable paid in 2013 Less: Undervalued inventories sold in 2013 Less: Depreciation on building undervaluation $24,000/4 Less: Amortization on patent $18,000/6 years Income from Saska Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 18 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. $144,000 5,000 4,000 (16,000) (6,000) (3,000) $128,000 10) Stilt Corporation purchased a 40% interest in the common stock of Shallow Company for $2,660,000 on January 1, 2013, when the book value of Shallow’s net equity was $6,000,000. Shallow’s book values equaled their fair values except for the following items: Inventories Land Building-net Equipment-net Book Value $450,000 100,000 400,000 350,000 Fair Value $500,000 450,000 200,000 400,000 Difference $ 50,000 350,000 (200,000) 50,000 Required: Prepare a schedule to allocate any excess purchase cost to identifiable assets and goodwill. Answer: Cost of Stilt’s 40% investment in Shallow $2,660,000 Less: Book value of net assets acquired: 40% × $6,000,000 of net equity = 2,400,000 Excess cost over book value acquired = $ 260,000 Schedule to Allocate Cost-Book Value Differentials Fair value Book value Inventories $50,000 Land 350,000 Building-net (200,000) Equipment-net 50,000 Excess allocated to specific assets and liabilities Excess allocated to goodwill Calculated excess of cost over book value × × × × Interest 40% 40% 40% 40% Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 19 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. Amount Assigned $20,000 140,000 (80,000) 20,000 $100,000 $160,000 $260,000 11) Paster Corporation was seeking to expand its customer base, and wanted to acquire a company in a market area it had not yet served. Paster determined that the Semma Company was already in the market they were pursuing, and on January 1, 2013, purchased a 25% interest in Semma to assure access to Semma’s customer base. Paster paid $800,000, at a time when the book value of Semma’s net equity was $3,000,000. Semma’s book values equaled their fair values except for the following items: Inventories Land Building-net Equipment-net Book Value $150,000 80,000 220,000 260,000 Fair Value $200,000 100,000 180,000 310,000 Difference $ 50,000 20,000 (40,000) 50,000 Required: Prepare a schedule to allocate any excess purchase cost to identifiable assets and goodwill. Answer: Cost of Paster’s 25% investment in Semma $800,000 Less: Book Value of net assets acquired: 25% × $3,000,000 of net equity = 750,000 Excess cost over book value acquired = $50,000 Schedule to Allocate Cost-Book Value Differentials Fair value Book value Inventories $50,000 Land 20,000 Building-net (40,000) Equipment-net 50,000 Excess allocated to specific assets and liabilities Excess allocated to goodwill Calculated excess of cost over book value × × × × Interest 25% 25% 25% 25% Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 20 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. Amount Assigned $12,500 5,000 (10,000) 12,500 $20,000 $30,000 $50,000 12) Pearl Corporation paid $150,000 on January 1, 2013 for a 25% interest in Sandlin Inc. On January 1, 2013, the book value of Sandlin’s stockholders’ equity consisted of $200,000 of common stock and $200,000 of retained earnings. All the excess purchase cost over book value acquired was attributable to a patent with an estimated life of 5 years. During 2013 and 2014, Sandlin paid $3,000 of dividends each quarter and reported net income of $60,000 for 2013 and $80,000 for 2014. Pearl used the equity method. Required: 1. Calculate Pearl’s income from Sandlin for 2013. 2. Calculate Pearl’s income from Sandlin for 2014. 3. Determine the balance of Pearl’s Investment in Sandlin account on December 31, 2014. Answer: Cost of Pearl’s 25% investment in Sandlin $150,000 Less: Book value of net assets acquired: 25% × $400,000 of net assets = 100,000 Excess cost over book value acquired = $50,000 Requirement 1: Pearl’s 2013 income from Sandlin equals: (25% × $60,000) – $10,000 of patent amortization $5,000 Requirement 2: Pearl’s 2014 income from Sandlin equals: (25% × $80,000) – patent amortization of $10,000 = $10,000 Requirement 3: Initial investment in Sandlin Plus: Net change for 2013: (Income of $5,000 – Dividends of $3,000) Plus: Net change for 2014: (Income of $10,000 – Dividends of $3,000) Investment balance at December 31, 2014: $150,000 2,000 7,000 $159,000 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 21 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 13) On January 2, 2013, Slurg Corporation paid $600,000 to acquire 20% interest in Padwaddy Inc. At that time, the book value of Padwaddy’s stockholders’ equity included $700,000 of common stock and $1,800,000 of retained earnings. All the excess purchase cost over the book value acquired was attributable to a patent with an estimated life of 10 years. Padwaddy paid $6,250 of dividends each quarter for the next two years, and reported net income of $180,000 for 2013 and $220,000 for 2014. Slurg recorded all activities related to their investment using the equity method. Required: 1. Calculate Slurg’s income from Padwaddy for 2013. 2. Calculate Slurg’s income from Padwaddy for 2014. 3. Determine the balance of Slurg’s Investment in Padwaddy account on December 31, 2014. Answer: Cost of Slurg’s 20% investment in Padwaddy $600,000 Less: Book value of net assets acquired: 20% × $2,500,000 of net assets = 500,000 Excess cost over book value acquired = $100,000 Requirement 1: Slurg’s 2013 income from Padwaddy equals: (20% × $180,000) – $10,000 of patent amortization $26,000 Requirement 2: Slurg’s 2014 income from Padwaddy equals: (20% × $220,000) – patent amortization of $10,000 = $34,000 Requirement 3: Initial investment in Padwaddy Plus: Net change for 2013: (Income of $26,000 Dividends of $5,000) Plus: Net change for 2014: (Income of $34,000 Dividends of $5,000) Investment balance at December 31, 2014: $600,000 21,000 29,000 $650,000 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 22 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 14) Shebing Corporation had $80,000 of $10 par value common stock outstanding on January 1, 2013, and retained earnings of $120,000 on the same date. During 2013 and 2014, Shebing earned net incomes of $30,000 and $45,000, respectively, and paid dividends of $8,000 and $10,000, respectively. On January 1, 2013, Pentz Company purchased 25% of Shebing’s outstanding common stock for $60,000. On January 1, 2014, Pentz purchased an additional 10% of Shebing’s outstanding stock for $30,200. The payments made by Pentz in excess of the book value of net assets acquired were attributed to equipment, with each excess value amount depreciable over 8 years under the straight-line method. Required: 1. What is the adjustment to Investment Income for depreciation expense relating to Pentz’s Investment in Shebing in 2013 and 2014? 2. What will be the December 31, 2014 balance in the Investment in Shebing account after all adjustments have been made? Answer: Calculation of Shebing’s net assets at the end of each year: Shebing’s net assets on January 1, 2013 Plus: 2013 net income minus dividends ($30,000 – $8,000) Shebing’s net assets at December 31, 2013 Plus: 2014 net income minus dividends ($45,000 – $10,000) Shebing’s net assets at December 31, 2014 $200,000 22,000 $222,000 35,000 $257,000 Pentz’s adjusted fair value payments for equipment: Pentz’s January 1, 2013 initial investment cost Less: Pentz’s share of Shebing’s net assets on this date = (25% × $200,000) = Equals: fair value adjustment for equipment $60,000 50,000 $10,000 Pentz’s January 1, 2014 investment cost Less: Pentz’s share of Shebing’s net assets on this date = (10% × $222,000) = Equals: fair value adjustment for equipment $30,200 22,200 $ 8,000 Requirement 1: 2013 equipment depreciation ($10,000/8 years) = 2014 equipment depreciation ($10,000/8 years) + ($8,000/8 years) = $1,250 $2,250 Requirement 2: Direct investment costs ($60,000 + $30,200) = Plus: 2013 adjustments (25%) × ($30,000 – $8,000) – $1,250 = Plus: 2014 adjustments (35%) × ($45,000 – $10,000) – $2,250= Equals: December 31, 2014 investment account balance Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 23 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. $90,200 4,250 10,000 $104,450 15) Shoreline Corporation had $3,000,000 of $10 par value common stock outstanding on January 1, 2012, and retained earnings of $1,000,000 on the same date. During 2012, 2013, and 2014, Shoreline earned net incomes of $400,000, $700,000, and $300,000, respectively, and paid dividends of $300,000, $550,000, and $100,000, respectively. On January 1, 2012, Pebble purchased 21% of Shoreline’s outstanding common stock for $1,240,000. On January 1, 2013, Pebble purchased 9% of Shoreline’s outstanding stock for $510,000, and on January 1, 2014, Pebble purchased another 5% of Shoreline’s outstanding stock for $320,000. All payments made by Pebble that are in excess of the appropriate book values were attributed to equipment, with each block depreciable over 20 years under the straight-line method. Required: 1. What is the adjustment to Investment Income for depreciation expense for Pebble’s investment in Shoreline in 2012, 2013, and 2014? 2. What will be the December 31, 2014 balance in the Investment in Shoreline account after all adjustments have been made? 24 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. Answer: Calculation of Shoreline’s net assets at the end of each year: Shoreline’s net assets on January 1, 2012 Plus: 2012 net income minus dividends ($400,000 – $300,000) Shoreline’s net assets at December 31, 2012 Plus: 2013 net income minus dividends ($700,000 – $550,000) Shoreline’s net assets at December 31, 2013 Plus: 2014 net income minus dividends ($300,000 – $100,000) Shoreline’s net assets at December 31, 2014 Pebble’s adjusted fair value payments for equipment: Pebble’s January 1, 2012 initial investment cost Less: Pebble’s share of Shoreline’s net assets on this date = (21% × $4,000,000) = Equals: fair value adjustment for equipment $4,000,000 100,000 $4,100,000 150,000 4,250,000 $200,000 $4,450,000 $1,240,000 840,000 $400,000 Pebble’s January 1, 2013 investment cost Less: Pebble’s share of Shoreline’s net assets on this date = (9% × $4,100,000) = Equals: fair value adjustment for equipment $510,000 Pebble’s January 1, 2014 investment cost Less: Pebble’s share of Shoreline’s net assets on this date = (5% × $4,250,000) = Equals: fair value adjustment for equipment $320,000 369,000 $141,000 212,500 $107,500 Requirement 1: 2012 equipment depreciation ($400,000/20 years) = $20,000 2013 equipment depreciation ($400,000/20 years) + ($141,000/20 years)= $ 27,050 2014 equipment depreciation ($400,000/20 years) + ($141,000/20 years) + ($107,500/20 years) = $32,425 Requirement 2: Direct investment costs ($1,240,000 + $510,000 + $320,000)= Plus: 2012 adjustments (21%) × ($400,000 – $300,000) – $20,000 = Plus: 2013 adjustments (30%) × ($700,000 – $550,000) – $27,050 = Plus: 2014 adjustments (35%) × ($300,000 – $100,000) – $32,425 = Equals: December 31, 2014 investment account balance $2,070,000 1,000 17,950 37,575 $2,126,525 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Difficult AACSB: Application of knowledge 25 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 16) For 2013 and 2014, Sabil Corporation earned net income of $480,000 and $640,000 and paid dividends of $18,000 and $20,000, respectively. At January 1, 2013, Sabil had $200,000 of $10 par value common stock outstanding and $1,500,000 of retained earnings. On January 1 of each of these years, Phyit Corporation bought 10% of the outstanding common stock of Sabil paying $200,000 per 10% block on January 1, 2013 and 2014. All payments made by Phyit in excess of book value were attributable to equipment, which is depreciated over ten years on a straight-line basis. Required: 1. If Phyit uses the cost method of accounting for its investment in Sabil, how much dividend income will Phyit recognize in 2013 and 2014, and what will be the balance in the investment account at the end of each year? 2. If Phyit has significant influence and can justify using the equity method of accounting, how much net investee income will Phyit recognize for 2013 and 2014? 26 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. Answer: Requirement 1: 2013 dividend income = 10% × $18,000 of dividends = 2014 dividend income = 20% × $20,000 of dividends = Investment account Jan 1, 2013 purchase = Dec 31, 2013 balance = Jan 1, 2014 purchase = Dec 31, 2014 balance = $1,800 $4,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $400,000 Requirement 2 Calculation of Sabil’s net assets at end of year: Sabil net assets on January 1, 2013 Plus: 2013 net income minus dividends ($480,000 – $18,000) Sabil net assets at December 31, 2013 Plus: 2014 net income minus dividends ($640,000 – $20,000) Sabil net assets at December 31, 2014 $1,700,000 462,000 $2,162,000 620,000 $2,782,000 Phyit’s adjusted fair value payments for equipment: Phyit’s January 1, 2013 initial investment cost Less: Phyit’s share of Sabil net assets on this date = (10% × $1,700,000) = Equals: fair value adjustment for equipment $200,000 170,000 $30,000 Phyit’s January 1, 2014 investment cost Less: Phyit’s share of Sabil net assets on this date = (10% × $2,162,000) = Equals: fair value adjustment for equipment $ 200,000 (216,200) $ (16,200) 2013 net income from Sabil = (10% × 480,000) Depreciation of $3,000 ($30,000/10 years) = $45,000 2014 net income from Sabil = (20% × 640,000) depreciation of $3,000 from the 2013 purchase + depreciation of $1,620 from the 2014 purchase ($16,200/10 years) for a total depreciation of $1,380. $126,620 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 27 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 17) For 2012, 2013, and 2014, Squid Corporation earned net incomes of $40,000, $70,000, and $100,000, respectively, and paid dividends of $24,000, $32,000, and $44,000, respectively. On January 1, 2012, Squid had $500,000 of $10 par value common stock outstanding and $100,000 of retained earnings. On January 1 of each of these years, Albatross Corporation bought 5% of the outstanding common stock of Squid paying $37,000 per 5% block on January 1, 2012, 2013, and 2014. All payments made by Albatross in excess of book value were attributable to equipment, which is depreciated over five years on a straight-line basis. Required: 1. Assuming that Albatross uses the cost method of accounting for its investment in Squid, how much dividend income will Albatross recognize for each of the three years and what will be the balance in the investment account at the end of each year? 2. Assuming that Albatross has significant influence and uses the equity method of accounting (even though its ownership percentage is less than 20%), how much net investee income will Albatross recognize for each of the three years? Answer: Requirement 1: 2012 dividend income = 5% × $24,000 of dividends = 2013 dividend income = 10% × $32,000 of dividends = 2014 dividend income = 15% × $44,000 of dividends = Investment account Jan 1, 2012 purchase = Dec 31, 2012 balance = Jan 1, 2013 purchase = Dec 31, 2013 balance = Jan 1, 2014 purchase = Dec 31, 2014 balance = $1,200 $3,200 $6,600 $37,000 $37,000 $37,000 $74,000 $37,000 $111,000 28 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. Requirement 2: Calculation of Squid’s net assets at end of year: Squid net assets on January 1, 2012 Plus: 2012 net income minus dividends ($40,000 – $24,000) Squid net assets at December 31, 2012 Plus: 2013 net income minus dividends ($70,000 – $32,000) Squid net assets at December 31, 2013 Plus: 2014 net income minus dividends ($100,000 – $44,000) Squid net assets at December 31, 2014 $600,000 16,000 $616,000 38,000 $654,000 56,000 $710,000 Albatross’ adjusted fair value payments for equipment: Albatross’ January 1, 2012 initial investment cost Less: Albatross’ share of Squid net assets on this date = (5% × $600,000) = Equals: fair value adjustment for equipment $37,000 30,000 $7,000 Albatross’ January 1, 2013 investment cost Less: Albatross’ 5% share of Squid net assets on this date = (5% × $616,000) = Equals: fair value adjustment for equipment $37,000 30,800 $6,200 Albatross’ January 1, 2014 investment cost Less: Albatross’ share of Squid net assets on this date = (5% × $654,000) = Equals: fair value adjustment for equipment $37,000 32,700 $4,300 2012 net income from Squid (investee) = (5% × 40,000) Depreciation of $1,400 ($7,000/5 years) = $600 2013 net income from Squid (investee) = (10% × 70,000) depreciation of $1,400 from the 2012 purchase and depreciation of $1,240 from the 2013 purchase ($6,200/5 years) for a total depreciation of $2,640. $4,360 2014 net income from Squid (investee) = (15% × 100,000) — depreciation of $1,400 from the 2012 purchase and depreciation of $1,240 from the 2013 purchase and depreciation of $860 from the 2014 purchase ($4,300/5 years)for a total depreciation of $3,500. $11,500 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Difficult AACSB: Application of knowledge 29 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 18) On January 1, 2013, Petrel, Inc. purchased 70% of the outstanding voting common stock of Ocean, Inc., for $2,600,000. The book value of Ocean’s net equity on that date was $3,100,000. Book values were equal to fair values except as follows: Assets & Liabilities Equipment Building Note payable Book Values $ 250,000 600,000 270,000 Fair Values $ 190,000 700,000 240,000 Required: Prepare a schedule to allocate any excess purchase cost to specific assets and liabilities. Answer: Cost of Petrel’s 70% investment in Ocean $2,600,000 Less: Book value of net assets acquired: 70% × 3,100,000 of net assets = 2,170,000 Excess cost over book value acquired = $ 430,000 Schedule to Allocate Cost-Book Value Differentials Fair value Book value Interest Equipment $(60,000) × 70% Building 100,000 × 70% Note payable 30,000 × 70% Excess allocated to specific assets and liabilities Excess allocated to goodwill Calculated excess of cost over book value Amount Assigned $(42,000) 70,000 21,000 $49,000 381,000 $430,000 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 30 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 19) On January 1, 2013, Palgan, Co. purchased 75% of the outstanding voting common stock of Somil, Inc., for $1,500,000. The book value of Somil’s net equity on that date was $2,000,000. Book values were equal to fair values except as follows: Assets & Liabilities Inventory Building Note payable Book Values $ 225,000 850,000 320,000 Fair Values $ 253,000 750,000 304,000 Required: Prepare a schedule to allocate any excess purchase cost to specific assets and liabilities. Answer: Cost of Palgan’s 75% investment in Somil $1,500,000 Less: Book value of net assets acquired: 75% × 2,000,000 of net assets = 1,500,000 Excess cost over book value acquired = $ 0 Schedule to Allocate Cost-Book Value Differentials Fair valueBook value Interest Inventory $ 28,000 × 75% Building (100,000) × 75% Note payable 16,000 × 75% Excess allocated to specific assets and liabilities Excess allocated to goodwill Calculated excess of cost over book value Amount Assigned $ 21,000 (75,000) 12,000 $ (42,000) 42,000 $ 0 Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 31 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 20) Keynse Company owns 70% of Subdia Incorporated. The Investment in Subdia qualifies as a business reporting unit under FASB 142, and Keynse has reported goodwill in the amount of $200,000 with respect to its acquisition of Subdia. Subdia’s $10 par common stock is currently trading for $92 per share, Subdia’s account book balances and related fair values at December 31, 2013 are shown below. Cash Accounts Receivable Plant assets — net Patents Accounts Payable Notes Payable Common Stock Retained Earnings Book Values $2,000,000 8,000,000 18,000,000 1,000,000 ( 9,000,000) (16,000,000) ( 1,000,000) ( 3,000,000) Fair Values $2,000,000 7,500,000 23,000,000 1,500,000 ( 9,000,000) (16,000,000) Required: Determine if Goodwill has been impaired, and if so, the amount of adjustment that would be required. Answer: Step 1: Determine if goodwill is impaired. Compare book value of reporting unit to fair value of reporting unit. (Book value of reporting unit includes goodwill.) Fair value of reporting unit $9,200,000 (market value of stock) Fair value of reporting unit $9,000,000 (net assets) Book value of reporting unit $4,200,000 Book value of reporting unit: Common stock $1,000,000 Goodwill 200,000 Retained earnings 3,000,000 Total $ 4,200,000 Fair value of reporting unit: Cash Accounts receivable Plant assets Patents Accounts payable Notes payable Total $2,000,000 7,500,000 23,000,000 1,500,000 (9,000,000) (16,000,000) $ 9,000,000 If the reporting unit’s fair value exceeds its book value (with goodwill), goodwill is not impaired. In this case, the reporting unit’s fair value exceeds its book value, so goodwill is not impaired. No adjustment is required. No further work is needed. Objective: LO2.6 Learn how to test goodwill for impairment. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of knowledge 32 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 2.3 True/False 1) The GAAP requires the recording of common stock acquisitions in the investor record at cost. Answer: TRUE Objective: LO2.1 Recognize investors’ varying levels of influence or control, based on the level of stock ownership. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking 2) The equity method requires recording investments at cost and adjustments are made for earnings and losses only. Answer: FALSE Objective: LO2.2 Understand how accounting adjusts to reflect the economics underlying varying levels of investor influence. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Analytical thinking 3) Failure to obtain representation on the investee’s board of directors is an indicator of an investor’s inability to exercise significant influence. Answer: TRUE Objective: LO2.3 Identify factors beyond stock ownership that affect an investor’s ability to exert influence or control over an investee. Difficulty: Difficult AACSB: Analytical thinking 4) The GAAP requires that all majority-owned subsidiaries be consolidated, except when control lies with the majority interest. Answer: FALSE Objective: LO2.3 Identify factors beyond stock ownership that affect an investor’s ability to exert influence or control over an investee. Difficulty: Difficult AACSB: Analytical thinking 5) When an investor can significantly influence or control the operations of the investee, including dividend declarations the equity method must be used. Answer: TRUE Objective: LO2.4 Apply the fair value/cost and equity methods of accounting for stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Analytical thinking 6) The equity method is often called the dual-line consolidation. Answer: FALSE Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking 7) Equity investments at acquisitions require direct costs of registering equity securities be charged to additional paid-in capital. Answer: TRUE Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Analytical thinking 33 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. 8) A bargain purchase gain is recorded as an extraordinary gain. Answer: FALSE Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking 9) If an investor sells a portion of an equity investment and it reduces its interest below 20 percent the equity method of accounting is no longer appropriate. Answer: TRUE Objective: LO2.5 Apply the equity method to stock investments. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Analytical thinking 10) Goodwill that has an indefinite useful life is not amortized. Answer: TRUE Objective: LO2.6 Learn how to test goodwill for impairment. Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking 34 Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.