On January 1, 2020, investor X has an investment in 20% of the investee’s outstanding shares at a cost of USD 370. The investee’s net assets on that date were USD 1,600 and there was no difference between the carrying amount and fair values of the investee’s assets and liabilities except for Land, which fair value was USD150 higher than the carrying amount. Investor X analyzed and concluded that it has significant influence over the investee. During 2020, the investee distributed dividend of USD 80 on April 1, reported net profit of USD 250 and recognized revaluation surplus of USD 30 on property, plant, and equipment. On December 31, 2020, the fair value of the investment held by investor X in the investee’s shares is USD 400.   Required: 1. How much is the goodwill in investor A’s investment? 2. Prepare the journal entry(s) for investor A’s investment in the investee during 2020.

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On January 1, 2020, investor X has an investment in 20% of the investee’s outstanding shares at a cost of USD 370. The investee’s net assets on that date were USD 1,600 and there was no difference between the carrying amount and fair values of the investee’s assets and liabilities except for Land, which fair value was USD150 higher than the carrying amount. Investor X analyzed and concluded that it has significant influence over the investee. During 2020, the investee distributed dividend of USD 80 on April 1, reported net profit of USD 250 and recognized revaluation surplus of USD 30 on property, plant, and equipment. On December 31, 2020, the fair value of the investment held by investor X in the investee’s shares is USD 400.

 

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1. How much is the goodwill in investor A’s investment?

2. Prepare the journal entry(s) for investor A’s investment in the investee during 2020.

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