Equity Method and Subsequent Sale
Response to the following problem:
On January 1, 2010, the Easton Corporation acquired 30% of the outstanding common shares of Feeley Corporation for $140,000, and 25% of the outstanding common shares of Holmes Company for $82,500 and obtained significant influence in both situations. On this date the financial statements of Feeley and Holmes disclosed the following information:
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Feeley
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Holmes
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Current assets
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$190,000
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$140,000
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Long-term assets
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370,000
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180,000
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$560,000
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$320,000
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liabilities
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$ 120,000
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$ 90,000
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Common stock (no par)
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200,000
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150,000
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Retained earnings
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240,000
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80,000
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$560,000
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$320,000
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During 2010 Feeley reported a loss of $70,000 and paid dividends of $40,000; Holmes reported income of $45,000 and paid dividends of $28,000. On January 1, 2011, Easton sold all the Holmes shares for $90,000. Assume the company records both investments under the equity method and considers that any difference between each purchase price and the respective book value of the net assets acquired is goodwill.
Required :
Prepare journal entries to record (1) the purchase of the Feeley and Holmes shares, (2) the recognition of investment income, (3) the receipt of investee dividends, and (4) the sale of the Holmes shares.