Heartfelt Company Owns a 40% Interest in the Voting Common

question 76

Multiple Choice

Heartfelt Company owns a 40% interest in the voting common stock of Candle Corporation, accounted for using the equity method. During 20X4, 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, 20X4.
-How much income should Heartfelt report during 20X4 from the Candle investment?

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

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