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3 May, 06:29

Waterway Company owns 30% interest in the stock of Pharoah Corporation. During the year, Pharoah pays $21000 in dividends to Waterway, and reports $315000 in net income. Waterway Company's investment in Pharoah will increase Waterways net income by

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  1. 3 May, 08:43
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    net income increases by $94,500

    Explanation:

    The journal records to record this transaction should be:

    Dr Cash 21,000

    Cr Investment in Pharoah Corporation 21,000

    Dr Investment in Pharoah Corporation 94,500 ( = $315,000 x 30%)

    Cr Revenue from Pharoah investment 94,500

    When a company uses the equity method, dividends are not considered income, they actually the investment account. Revenue is recognized only when the corporation generates a positive net income.
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