Reference no: EM132484432
Question 1 - On January 2, 2019, Kendrick Corp. purchased 10,000 shares of the stock of Grande 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. Grande Company made $20,000 of net income in 2019, and paid dividends of $8,000 on December 15, 2019. On December 31, 2019, Grande Company's stock was trading on the open market for $12 per share at the end of the year. Use this information to prepare the General Journal entry(ies) for January 2 purchase and the December 15 & 31, 2019 record of income & gain/loss. If no entry is required then write "No Entry Required."
Question 2 - On January 1, 2019, Kesha Company purchased a significant influence shares investment in the Winehouse Company for $250,000. This investment balance represents 40% of the equity of the Winehouse Company. During 2019, Winehouse Company reported Net Income of $30,000 on November 15, 2019 Winehouse Company paid cash dividends of $20,000 to its shareholders. Use this information to prepare the January 1, November 15 and December 31, 2019 General Journal entry (without explanation.) If no entry is required, then write "No Entry Required."