Question - Haystack, Inc. owns 30% of the outstanding stock of Hallmark, Inc. and accordingly uses the equity method to account for its investment. The stock was purchased on January 1, 2013 for $780,000. During the year ended December 31, 2013, Hallmark, Inc. reported the following:
Dividends declared and paid $400,000
Net Income $2,400,000
Haystack, Inc. uses the FIFO method for costing its inventories, while Hallmark, Inc. uses the LIFO method to conform with other companies in its industry. Haystack, Inc. determines that if Hallmark, Inc. had used the FIFO method, its income would have been $350,000 higher during 2013. What is the balance in the Investment in Hallmark, Inc. that will be reported on Haystack, Inc.'s balance sheet at December 31, 2013 assuming Haystack, Inc. follows IFRS for its external financial reporting?
A) $1,725,000
B) $1,380,000
C) $1,485,000
D) $1,275,000