Charlie Co

question 76

Essay

Charlie Co. owns 30% of the voting common stock of Turf Services Inc. Charlie uses the equity method to account for its investment. On January 1, 2011, the balance in the investment account was $624,000. During 2011, Turf Services reported net income of $120,000 and paid dividends of $30,000.
What is the balance in the investment account as of December 31, 2011?

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Definitions:

Indifference Curves

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Utility Function

A mathematical representation that ranks preferences or satisfaction levels consumers derive from different bundles of goods.

Perfect Substitutes

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Utility Function

A mathematical representation of a consumer's preference ranking over a set of goods or services, indicating satisfaction levels.