The summarized balance sheets of Goebel Company and Dobbs Company as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:
Goebel Company Balance Sheet December 31, 2014
Assets $1,200,000
Liabilities $ 150,000
Capital stock 600,000
Retained earnings 450,000
Total equities $1,200,000
Dobbs Company Balance Sheet December 31, 2014
Assets $900,000
Liabilities $205,000
Capital stock 575,000
Retained earnings 120,000
Total equities $900,000
If Goebel Company acquired a 20% interest in Dobbs Company on December 31, 2014 for $145,000 and during 2015 Dobbs Company had net income of $75,000 and paid a cash dividend of $30,000, applying the fair value method would give a debit balance in the Equity Investments (Dobbs) account at the end of 2015.