Questions -
Q1) On January 1, 2014, Company A purchased 10,000 shares of the stock of Floozy, and did obtain significant influence. The investment is intended as a long-term investment. The stock was purchased for $90,000, and represents a 30% ownership stake. Floozy made $25,000 of net income in 2014, and paid dividends of $10,000. The price of Floozy's stock increased from $10 per share at the beginning of the year, to $12 per share at the end of the year.
Requirements:
a. Prepare the January 1 & December 31 general journal entries for Company A.
b. How much should the Company A report on the balance sheet for the investment in Floozy as the end of 2014
Q2) Company A Corporation had the following bond transactions during the fiscal year 2014:
a. On January 1: issued ten (10), $1,000 bonds at 102. The 5-year bonds, is dated January 1, 2014. The contract interest rate is 6%. Straight-line amortization method is used. Interest is payable semi-annual on January 1 and July 1.
b. On July 1: Company A Corporation issued $500,000 of 10%, 10-year bonds. The bonds dated January 1, 2014 were issued at 88.5, and pay interest on July 1 and January 1. Effective interest rate method is used for these bonds is 12%.
c. On October 1: issued 10-year bonds $10,000 face value bonds, for $10,853 cash. The bonds have a stated rate of 8%, but an effective rate of 6%. Effective-interest method is used. Interest is payable on October 1 and April 1.
Requirements: Prepare all general journal entries for the three bonds issued and any interest accruals and payments for the fiscal year 2014. (Round all calculations to nearest whole dollar.)