Reference no: EM132697758

Questions -

a) On January 1, Easton Company had cash on hand of $95,000. All of January's $236,000 sales were on account. December sales of $246,000 were also all on account. Experience has shown that Easton typically collects 35% of receivables in the month of the sale and the balance the following month. All materials and supplies are purchased on account and Easton has a history of paying for half of these purchases in the month of purchase and half the following month. Such purchases were $174,000 for December and $181,000 for January. All other expenses including wages are paid in the month incurred. These amounted to $42,000 in December and $80,000 in January. Use this information to determine the projected ending balance of cash on hand for January.

b) On January 2, 2018, Baltimore Company purchased 10,000 shares of the stock of Towson Company at $13 per share. Baltimore obtained significant influence as the purchase represents a 35% ownership stake in Towson Company. On August 1, 2018, Towson Company paid cash dividends of $15,000. Baltimore Company intended this investment to a long-term investment. On December 31, 2018, Towson Company reported $60,000 of net income for FY 2018. Additionally, the current market price for Towson Company's stock increased to $21 per share at the end of the year. Use this information to find how much Baltimore Company should report for its investment in Towson Company on December 31, 2018.