An entry to record the dividend income received from the investee company.
The correct answer is Jasper Inc. purchased 100% of Pearl Corp.'s common stock on January 1, 20X1. On the acquisition date, Jasper's common stock is $400,000 while Pearl's common stock is $220,000. The consolidated common stock recorded in the consolidation worksheet on the date of acquisition is
The investment in stock of another company is reported as a single amount in the investor's balance sheet.
They are not recorded in the books of the investor company.