Kurton Inc

question 12

Essay

Kurton Inc. owned 90% of Luvyn Corp.'s voting common stock. The consideration paid exceeded book value by $110,000. Of this amount, one half is attributable to a patent and is to be amortized over 5 years. Luvyn held 20% of Kurton's voting common stock which cost $28,000 more than fair value.
During the current year, Kurton reported operating income of $224,000 and dividend income from Luvyn of $37,800. At the same time, Luvyn reported operating income of $70,000 and dividend income from Kurton of $19,600.
-Required:
Using the treasury stock approach, prepare a schedule to show what is reported as the noncontrolling interest in Luvyn Corp.'s net income.

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