Question: 4.)On January 1, 2017, Alpha Company purchased a significant
Question: 4.)On January 1, 2017, Alpha Company purchased a significant
influence shares investment in the Bravo-Zulu Company for $250,000. This investment balance represents 25% of the equity of the Bravo-Zulu Company. During 2017, Bravo-Zulu Company reported Net Income of $25,000 on November 15, 2017 Bravo-Zulu Company paid cash dividends of $10,000 to its shareholders. Using this information, what are the FY 2017 balances in Alpha Company’s account balances for:
a. Investment in Bravo-Zulu
b. Investment Income
5.)On January 2, 2017, Alpha Company purchased 10,000 shares of the stock of Zulu Company, and did not obtain significant influence. The investment is intended as a long-term investment. The stock was purchased for $10 per share, and represents a 10% ownership stake. Zulu Company made $25,000 of net income in 2017, and paid dividends of $10,000 on December 15, 2017. On December 31, 2017, Zulu Company’s stock was trading on the open market for $12 per share at the end of the year. Use this information to determine the dollar amounts that should be reported by Alpha Company during 2017 for the following items:
1. Dividend Income
2. Unrealized Gain/Loss – OIC (If a loss, enter the amount with dollar sign inside of brackets)
3. Available-for-Sales Securities
6.)The Common Stock account for Alpha Corporation on January 1, 2017 was $37,500. On June 1, 2017 Alpha issued an additional 2,500 shares of common stock. The Common Stock is $5 par. There was neither Preferred Stock nor any Treasury Stock, Paid in Capital Excess to par Common Stock was $10,000 on January 1 and $15,000 on June 2 and net income was $124,700. Use this information to determine for December 31, 2017 the amount of:
a. Total Stockholders Equity
b. Earnings per Share (rounded to the nearest penny)