Barking Power Company Accounts for Its 35% Investment in Pipeline

question 7

Multiple Choice

Barking Power Company accounts for its 35% investment in Pipeline Corporation under the equity method of accounting. The investment was made on January 1, 2014, at a cost of $625,000. Pipeline Corporation reported net income of $85,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014, and paid total dividends of $20,000 during 2014. On December 31, 2014, after making all appropriate entries, the balance in Barking Power Company's Long-Term Investment account will equal:

• A) $647,750
• B) $602,250
• C) $583,000
• D) $690,000

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