Heartfelt Company Owns a 40% Interest in the Voting Common

question 46

Multiple Choice

Heartfelt Company owns a 40% interest in the voting common stock of Candle Corporation, accounted for using the equity method. During 2014, Candle Corporation reported net earnings of $100,000 and declared and paid cash dividends of $10,000. The carrying value of the Candle investment was $500,000 on January 1, 2014. How much income should Heartfelt report during 2014 from the Candle investment?

• A) $4,000.
• B) $40,000.
• C) $200,000.
• D) $10,000.

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Cost of Goods Sold

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