On January 1, Zabel Corporation purchased a 25% equity in Helbert Corporation fo
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Question
On January 1, Zabel Corporation purchased a 25% equity in Helbert Corporation for $196,900. At December 31, Helbert declared and paid a $51,500 cash dividend and reported net income of $172,000. Journalize the transactions. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually. If no entry is required, select "No entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts.) Determine the amount to be reported as an investment in Helbert stock at December 31.Explanation / Answer
jan 1 common stock account $196,900
cash account 196900
dec31 cash account 51500
dividends paid 51500
dec 31 herbert account 43000
p&l account (net income) 43000
The amount to be reported as investment in herbert is $196,900