Why the thacker sold additional inventory costing


Russell owns 30 percent of the outstanding stock of Thacker and has the ability to significantly influence the investee's operations and decision making. On January 1, 2013, the balance in the Investment in Thacker account is $336,000. Amortization associated with this acquisition is $17,100 per year. In 2013, Thacker earns an income of $126,000 and pays cash dividends of $31,500. Previously, in 2012, Thacker had sold inventory costing $31,800 to Russell for $53,000. Russell consumed all but 25 percent of this merchandise during 2012 and used the rest during 2013. Thacker sold additional inventory costing $39,200 to Russell for $70,000 in 2013. Russell did not consume 40 percent of these 2013 purchases from Thacker until 2014.

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