On January 1, 2020, Sarasota Co. purchased 23,000 shares (a 10% interest) in Elton John Corp. for $1,430,000. At the time, the book value and the fair value of John’s net assets were $13,800,000. On July 1, 2021, Sarasota paid $3,220,000 for 46,000 additional shares of John common stock, which represented a 20% investment in John. As a result of this transaction, Sarasota owns 30% of John and can exercise significant influence over John’s operating and financial policies. (Any excess fair value is attributed to goodwill.) John reported the following net income and declared and paid the following dividends.     Net Income   Dividend per Share Year ended 12/31/20   $770,000   None Six months ended 6/30/21   460,000   None Six months ended 12/31/21   820,000   $1.55 Determine the ending balance that Sarasota Co. should report as its investment in John Corp. at the end of 2021. Investment in Elton John Corp.   $Enter the investment in Elton John Corp. in dollars

On May 1, 2020, Clarke Inc. acquired 1,250 shares of Mayson Ltd. for $75,000. This investment represents a 16% interest in Mayson Ltd. and Clark Inc. has significant influence. On December 31, 2020, Mayon Ltd. paid a $35,000 dividend to its shareholders. At April 30, 2021 Mayson Ltd.'s shares were valued at $30 per share and Mayson Ltd. reported net income of $27,000 for the year. On June 15, 2021, Clarke Inc. sold the shares for $37,000. Both Clarke Inc. and Mayson Ltd. have April 30, 2021 year-ends. Prepare dated journal entries for the investment on the acquiring company's books and from acquisition to disposal. Ignore income taxes. Journal entry descriptions are optional.

Matthew, Inc., owns 30 percent of the outstanding stock of Lindman Company and has the ability to significantly influence the investee’s operations and decision making. On January 1, 2021, the balance in the Investment in Lindman account is $341,000. Amortization of excess fair value associated with the 30% ownership is $17,400 per year. In 2021, Lindman earns an income of $159,000 and declares cash dividends of $53,000. Previously, in 2020, Lindman had sold inventory costing $47,200 to Matthew for $59,000. Matthew consumed all but 25 percent of this merchandise during 2020 and used the rest during 2021. Lindman sold additional inventory costing $60,800 to Matthew for $80,000 in 2021. Matthew did not consume 40 percent of these 2021 purchases from Lindman until 2022.   What amount of equity method income would Matthew recognize in 2021 from its ownership interest in Lindman? What is the equity method balance in the Investment in Lindman account at the end of 2021?

Matthew, Inc., owns 30 percent of the outstanding stock of Lindman Company and has the ability to significantly influence the investee's operations and decision making. On January 1, 2021, the balance in the Investment in Lindman account is $422,000. Amortization of excess fair value associated with the 30% ownership is $15,000 per year. In 2021, Lindman earns an income of $138,000 and declares cash dividends of $46,000. Previously, in 2020, Lindman had sold inventory costing $35,000 to Matthew for $50,000. Matthew consumed all but 25 percent of this merchandise during 2020 and used the rest during 2021. Lindman sold additional inventory costing $42,900 to Matthew for $65,000 in 2021. Matthew did not consume 40 percent of these 2021 purchases from Lindman until 2022. a. What amount of equity method income would Matthew recognize in 2021 from its ownership interest in Lindman? b. What is the equity method balance in the Investment in Lindman account at the end of 2021? a. b. Equity…