Forest Ltd

question 42

Multiple Choice

Forest Ltd.reports its investment in Leeds Co.using the cost method.During the year,Forest received $10,000 in dividends from Leeds.How should Forest report these dividends?

• A)As an increase to the "Investment in Leeds Co." account on its statement of financial position
• B)As a decrease to the "Investment in Leeds Co." account on its statement of financial position
• C)As dividend income on its statement of changes in equity-retained earnings section
• D)As dividend income in its statement of comprehensive income

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Definitions:

Cash Disbursements

Payments made by a business in cash or cash equivalents, including expenses, debt payments, and distributions to owners.

Net Income

The total profit or loss of a company after all expenses, including taxes and interest, have been deducted from total revenue.

December

The twelfth and final month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, frequently associated with end-of-year summaries and holiday seasons.

Merchandise Purchases

The total cost of goods bought for resale during an accounting period.