On January 1, 2017, Fisher Corporation purchased 40 percent (70,000 shares) of the common stock of Bowden, Inc. for $974,000 in cash and began to use the equity method for the investment. The price paid represented a $54,000 payment in excess of the book value of Fisher's share of Bowden's underlying net assets. Fisher was willing to make this extra payment because of a recently developed patent held by Bowden with a 15-year remaining life. All other assets were considered appropriately valued on Bowden's books.
Bowden declares and pays a $96,000 cash dividend to its stockholders each year on September 15. Bowden reported net income of $388,000 in 2017 and $360,000 in 2018. Each income figure was earned evenly throughout its respective year.
On July 1, 2018, Fisher sold 10 percent (17,500 shares) of Bowden's outstanding shares for $322,000 in cash. Although it sold this interest, Fisher maintained the ability to significantly influence Bowden's decision-making process.
Prepare the journal entries for Fisher for the years of 2017 and 2018. 10 journal entries Can you show me each step so I can know how to do it in the future.
1. Record cost of 70,000 shares of Bowden Company.
1/1/17
2. Record the annual dividend declared and received from Bowden
9/15/2017
3. Record accrue 2017 income based on 40% ownership of Bowden.
12/31/17
4. Record amortization of $54,000 excess patent fair value [indicated in problem] over 15 years.
12/31/17
5. Record the entry to accrue ½ year income of 40% ownership.
7/01/18
6. Record ½ year amortization of patent to establish correct book value for investment as of 7/1/18.
7/01/18
7. Record 17,500 shares of Bowden Company sold; investment basis computed below.
7/01/18
8. Record the annual dividend declared and received from Bowden
9/15/18
9. Record ½ year income based on remaining 30% ownership
12/31/18
10. Record ½ year of patent amortization.
12/31/18