CH 09
CH 09
CHAPTER 9
INVESTMENTS
1. Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which types of
companies have significant investments. This chapter deals with investments in basic debt and
equity instruments of other companies. Debt instruments such as bonds generally carry contractual
rights to receive principal and interest payments. Equity instruments such as shares may carry
contractual rights to receive dividends (depending on the type of share) and may also carry voting
rights and/or rights to receive residual assets upon windup of a company. Care must be taken to
determine exactly what rights the investments entitle the holder to as this will help determine the
accounting. Not all companies carry significant investments. It depends on the business model.
Examples of types of companies that generally carry significant investments are financial institutions,
insurance companies, and pension funds. There are three basic models for accounting for
investments: the cost/amortized cost model, the FV-NI model, and the FV-OCI model
2. Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments. At acquisition,
the cost of the investment is recognized as its fair value plus transaction costs. If the investment is a
debt instrument, any premium or discount is amortized to interest income. Holding gains are
recognized only when realized, as are holding losses, unless the investment is impaired. The
investment is reported at its cost or amortized cost as either a current asset or a long-term
investment, depending on its maturity and management’s intention to hold it. ASPE uses this model
for most investments excluding equity investments where an active market exists for trading the
shares and derivatives. IFRS 9 uses this model for debt instruments where the entity’s business model
is to hold the investments to maturity.
3. Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for investments. At
acquisition, the investment is recognized at its fair value, with transaction costs being expensed. At
each reporting date, the investment is revalued to its current fair value, with holding gains and losses
recognized in net income. Dividend and interest income is also recognized in net income. If the
investment is not held for trading purposes, any interest income is reported separately and is adjusted
for discount or premium amortization. If held for trading or other current purposes, the investment is
reported as a current asset. ASPE uses this for equity instruments where there is an active market and
derivatives. IFRS 9 uses this model for all investments not accounted for under the cost/amortized
cost model or the FV–OCI model. ASPE and IFRS both allow any investment to be accounted for using
FV–NI under the fair value option.
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4. Explain and apply the fair value through other comprehensive income model of accounting for
investments. At acquisition, the investment is recognized at fair value plus transaction costs. At each
reporting date, the investment is revalued to its current fair value, with the holding gains or losses
reported in other comprehensive income. On disposal, the accumulated holding gains or losses are
either recycled to net income (debt securities) or transferred directly to retained earnings (equity
securities). Investments are reported as current or long-term assets, depending on marketability and
management intent. ASPE does not allow this method. IFRS 9 allows this method for certain equity
investments and debt securities where the business model is achieved by both holding to maturity
and selling (depending on the investment and circumstances).
5. Explain and apply the incurred loss, expected loss, and fair value loss impairment models. The
three impairment loss models differ in the timing of the recognition of impairment losses and the
discount rate used. Under the incurred loss approach, a triggering event is required before a loss is
recognized and measured, and the revised cash flows are discounted using either the historical or a
current market rate. Under the expected loss approach, no triggering event is required, and revised
cash flows and impairment losses are determined on a continual basis. The discount rate is the
historical/original rate. Using the fair value loss model, the asset is written down to fair value taking
into account market information (refer back to Chapters 2 and 3). ASPE and IFRS use the incurred loss
model for all cost/amortized cost investments, although the post-impairment carrying values are
measured differently. IFRS 9 uses the expected loss model for all cost/amortized cost investments as
well as FV-OCI debt securities. Under IFRS 9, impairment losses on FV–OCI equity investments are not
recognized in net income. Where the FV–NI model is used, there is no need to specifically assess
impairment because the investment is continually revalued to fair value and any gains or losses are
booked to income.
6. Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method. Significant influence is
the ability to have an effect on strategic decisions made by an investee’s board of directors, but not
enough to control those decisions. The equity method, sometimes referred to as one-line
consolidation, is used because income is recognized by the investor as it is earned. The investor’s
income statement will reflect the performance of the investee company. Under this method, the
investment account is adjusted for all changes in the investee’s book value and for the amortization of
any purchase discrepancy. IFRS requires use of the equity method for its associates (investees a
company can significantly influence). ASPE provides a policy choice: either the equity method or the
cost method, except that associates with a quoted price in an active market cannot be accounted for
at cost. Instead, the FV–NI model can be used.
7. Explain the concept of control and when consolidation is appropriate. Control relates to the
ability to direct the strategic decisions of another entity and to generate returns for your own benefit
or loss. When one company controls another, it controls all the net assets of that entity and is
responsible for all its revenues and expenses. Therefore, all of the subsidiary’s assets and liabilities,
and revenues and expenses, are reported by the parent investor on a line-by-line basis in consolidated
financial statements. The interests of the noncontrolling shareholders in the subsidiary company are
reported separately as noncontrolling interest. Under IFRS, all subsidiaries are consolidated. ASPE, on
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the other hand, allows consolidation or a choice of the equity or cost method. Investments in
companies with shares traded in an active market cannot be reported using the cost method, but may
use FV–NI.
8. Explain how investments are presented and disclosed in the financial statements, noting how
this facilitates analysis. The objectives of disclosure are to provide information so users can assess
the significance of the financial asset investments to the entity’s financial position and performance,
the extent of risks to which the company is exposed as a result, and how those risks are managed. As a
result, the investments are identified on the statement of financial position according to how they are
classified for accounting purposes, with the income statement reporting information on the returns
by method of classification. Extensive disclosure is required, particularly under IFRS, on the entity’s
risk exposures and how it manages those risks.
9. Identify differences in accounting between IFRS and ASPE, and what changes are expected in the
near future. The differences are noted in Illustrations 9-7, 9-19 9-11, 9-12 and 9-13. There are
significant differences, partly because ASPE has adopted a more simplified approach.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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EXERCISES
Item Description
E9-97 Investment in debt securities at a discount
E9-98 Shares acquired on margin
E9-99 Fair value of bonds
E9-100 Cost/amortized cost model – ASPE versus IFRS 9
E9-101 Investment in shares of other entities – cost model
E9-102 Motivation for investments
E9-103 Types of companies that have investments
E9-104 Types of companies that have investments
E9-105 Application of cost/amortized cost method
E9-106 Investment in debt securities at a premium
E9-107 Investment in debt securities at a premium
E9-108 Investments in debt securities
E9-109 Cost and equity methods
E9-110 Fair value through net income method
E9-111 Cost and equity methods
E9-112 Fair value through other comprehensive income investments – entries
E9-113 Significant influence
E9-114 Accounting for investment under APSE
E9-115 Significant influence
E9-116 Investment in equity securities
E9-117 True-false questions
E9-118 Accounting entries for acquisition
E9-119 Accounting entries for acquisition
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PROBLEMS
Item Description
P9-120 Transaction costs
P9-121 Accounting for bonds – amortized cost model
P9-122 Accounting for debt investments purchased at a discount – FV–NI model
P9-123 Temporary investments – FV–NI model
P9-124 Year-end adjustments for temporary investments
P9-125 Accounting for debt investment purchased at premium – FV–NI model
P9-126 Accounting for investments – FV–NI model
P9-127 Long-term investment – FV–NI model
P9-128 Equity method (ASPE)
P9-129 Equity method – IFRS
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MULTIPLE CHOICE—Conceptual
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
Answer: c
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Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
4. Any contract that is evidence of a residual interest in an entity’s assets is called a(n)
a) debt security.
b) liability.
c) derivative.
d) equity security.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
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Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
8. Which of the following is NOT a motivation for investment in debt and equity instruments issued by
other companies?
a) to assist those companies in meeting financial obligations
b) the returns provided by the investments
c) to have a special relationship, with a supplier, for example
d) to exercise influence or control over the operations of the investee
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
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Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
10. When the cost model is applied to an investment in debt securities, such as bonds, it is referred to
as the
a) equity method.
b) fair value through net income model.
c) fair value through other comprehensive income model.
d) amortized cost model.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
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12. Equity investments that are accounted for under the cost model will result in
a) recognition of dividend income only when actually received.
b) expensing transaction costs when incurred.
c) recognition of a gain or loss in net income at disposal.
d) recognition of a gain or loss in other comprehensive income at disposal.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
13. To calculate the amount of interest to recognize each period for a bond investment (unless it held
for trading purposes),
a) ASPE requires the use of the effective-interest method.
b) IFRS requires the use of the effective-interest method.
c) IFRS allows the use of either the effective-interest or the straight-line method.
d) ASPE requires the use of the straight-line method.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
14. The premium or discount on bonds accounted for under the cost/amortized cost model is
a) amortized over the expected holding period.
b) amortized over the life of the bond.
c) not amortized.
d) treated as a transaction cost.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
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15. A bond is purchased at a discount and will be accounted for under the amortized cost model. The
entry to record the amortization of the discount includes a
a) debit to the investment account.
b) debit to “Gain from Discount.”
c) debit to Interest Income.
d) credit to the investment account.
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
17. In practice, under the cost/amortized cost method and ASPE, any discount or premium on a bond
investment is
a) required to be recognized and reported separately, and amortized using the effective-interest rate
method.
b) not recognized or reported separately; amortized using either the straight-line or effective-interest
method.
c) not recognized or reported separately; amortized using the effective-interest method.
d) required to be recognized and reported separately, and amortized using the straight-line method.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
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Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
18. An interest-bearing investment is sold mid-way through the year. At the time of sale, how is the
accrued interest typically treated?
a) The seller forfeits the right to any interest payment, and loses on the investment sale.
b) The original issuer (investee) must settle the interest owing before the sale can be completed.
c) The purchaser pays the seller an amount equal to the accrued interest since the last payment date.
d) At the next interest payment date, the original issuer (investee) splits the interest payments
amongst anyone who held the investment over the period.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
19. On August 1, 2020, Franklin Inc. acquired $ 120,000 (face value) 10% bonds of Machu Corporation
at 102 plus accrued interest. The bonds were dated May 1, 2020, and mature on April 30, 2023, with
interest payable each October 31 and April 30. The bonds will be held to maturity. Assuming the
amortized cost model is used, the entry to record the purchase of the bonds on August 1, 2020 is
a) Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................. 125,400
Cash.............................................................. 125,400
b) Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................. 122,400
Interest Income................................................... 3,000
Cash.............................................................. 125,400
c) Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................. 125,400
Interest Income............................................ 3,000
Cash.............................................................. 122,400
d) Bond Investment at Amortized Cost................... 120,000
Premium on Bonds.............................................. 5,400
Cash.............................................................. 125,400
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: Dr. Bond Investment at Amortized Cost: $ 120,000 × 1.02 = $ 122,400
Dr. Interest Income: $ 120,000 ×.10% × 3 ÷ 12 = $ 3,000
Cr. Cash: $ 122,400 + $ 3,000 = $ 125,400
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20. On August 1, 2020, Peterson Corp. acquired 20, $ 1,000, 8% bonds at 95 plus accrued interest. The
bonds were dated May 1, 2020, and mature on April 30, 2020, with interest paid semi-annually on
October 31 and April 30. The bonds will be held to maturity. Assuming the amortized cost model is
used, the entry to record the purchase of the bonds on August 1, 2020 is
a) Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................. 9,500
Interest Income................................................... 200
Cash.............................................................. 9,700
b) Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................. 9,700
Cash.............................................................. 9,700
c) Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................. 9,500
Interest Receivable.............................................. 200
Cash.............................................................. 9,700
d) Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................. 10,000
Interest Income................................................... 200
Discount on Debt Securities....................... 500
Cash.............................................................. 9,700
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: Dr. Bond Investment at Amortized Cost: 10 × $ 1,000 ×.95 = $ 9,500
Dr. Interest Income: $ 10,000 × 8% × 3 ÷ 12 = $ 200
Cr. Cash: $ 9,500 + $ 200 = $ 9,700
21. On October 1, 2020, Barrick Corp. purchased 800, $ 1,000, 9% bonds for $ 792,000, which included
$ 12,000 accrued interest. The bonds, which mature on February 1, 2029, pay interest semi-annually
on February 1 and August 1. The bonds will be held to maturity. Barrick uses the straight-line method
of amortization. The bonds, which are accounted for under the amortized cost model, should be
reported in the December 31, 2020 balance sheet at a carrying value of
a) $ 792,240.
b) $ 780,000.
c) $ 780,600.
d) $ 792,000.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Finance
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Answer: d
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Finance
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 316,000 – $ 4,500 = $ 311,500
$ 311,500 – ($ 11,500 × 2 ÷ 50) = $ 311,040
23. On November 1, 2020, Fluck Corp. purchased 10-year, 9%, bonds with a face value of $ 360,000, for
$ 324,000. An additional $ 10,800 was paid for the accrued interest, which is paid semi-annually on
January 1 and July 1. The bonds mature on July 1, 2027 and will be held to maturity. Fluck uses the
straight-line method of amortization and the amortized cost method for these bonds. Ignoring income
taxes, the amount to be reported in Fluck’s 2020 income statement as a result of this investment is
a) $ 6,300.
b) $ 6,000.
c) $ 5,400.
d) $ 4,800.
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Finance
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
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24. On October 1, 2020, Berlin Corp. purchased 250, $ 1,000, 9% bonds for $ 260,000. An additional $
7,500 was paid for the accrued interest, which is paid semi-annually on December 1 and June 1. The
bonds mature on December 1, 2024 and will be held to maturity. Berlin uses the straight-line method
of amortization and the amortized cost model for these bonds. Ignoring income taxes, the amount to
be reported in Berlin's 2020 income statement as a result of this investment is
a) $ 3,750.
b) $ 5,025.
c) $ 5,625.
d) $ 6,225.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Finance
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: ($ 250,000 ×.09 × 3 ÷ 12) – ($ 10,000 × 3÷50) = $ 5,025
25. During 2020, Brandon Inc. purchased 2,000, $ 1,000, 9% bonds. The bonds mature on March 1,
2025, and pay interest on March 1 and September 1. The carrying value of the bonds at December 31,
2020 was $ 1,960,000. On September 1, 2021, after the semi-annual interest was received, Brandon
sold half of these bonds for $ 988,000. Brandon uses straight-line amortization and has accounted for
the bonds under the amortized cost model. The gain on the sale is
a) $ 11,200.
b) $ 8,000.
c) $ 4,800.
d) $ 0.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Finance
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: Discount amortization: $ 40,000 × 8 ÷ 50 = $ 6,400
($ 1,960,000 + $ 6,400) ÷ 2 = $ 983,200; $ 983,200 – $ 988,000 = $ 4,800 gain
26. On January 2, 2020, Fidel Corp. purchased 200 of the 1,000 outstanding common shares of Rindu
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Ltd. for $ 60,000. During 2020, Rindu declared total cash dividends of $ 10,000 and reported net
income for the year of $ 40,000. If Fidel uses the cost model to account for its investment in Rindu,
Fidel’s Investment in Rindu Ltd. account at December 31, 2020 should be
a) $ 68,000.
b) $ 66,000.
c) $ 60,000.
d) $ 58,000.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 60,000, acquisition cost
On July 1, 2020, Harry Ltd. purchased $ 200,000 (par value) of Prince’s 8% bonds. Because the market
rate was 9%, Harry purchased them for $ 186,992. The bonds pay interest semi-annually on December
31 and June 30. Harry uses the amortized cost model and the effective-interest method to recognize
interest income on bond investments.
27. Rounding values to the nearest dollar (if necessary), the entry to recognize receipt of the first
interest payment on December 31, 2020 will include a
a) debit to Cash of $ 9,000.
b) credit to Interest Income of $ 8,415.
c) debit to Cash of $ 8,415.
d) credit to Interest Income of $ 8,000.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Finance
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: Interest income = $ 186,992 x 9% x 6 ÷ 12 = $ 8,415 rounded
28. Rounding values to the nearest dollar (if necessary), the bond discount to be amortized on
December 31, 2020 is
a) $ 8,415.
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b) $ 8,000.
c) $ 7,585.
d) $ 415.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Finance
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: Cash received $ 8,000; interest income $ 8,415; discount amortized $ 415
29. On October 1, 2020, Moray Ltd. purchased 500 of the $ 1,000 face value, 8% bonds of Eel Ltd. for $
585,000, including accrued interest of $ 10,000. The bonds, which mature on January 1, 2027, pay
interest semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. Moray used the straight-line method of amortization and
appropriately recorded the bonds as long-term. On Moray's December 31, 2021 balance sheet, the
carrying value of the bonds would be
a) $ 575,000.
b) $ 570,000.
c) $ 568,000.
d) $ 560,000.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Finance
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 585,000 – $ 10,000 = $ 575,000
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$ 575,000 – ($ 75,000 ×—––) = $ 560,000
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30. On January 1, 2020 Limoyo Corporation purchased 600 of $ 1,000 face value, 8% bonds of Leon
Company, for $ 553,668, to yield 10%. The bonds, which mature on January 1, 2025, pay interest semi-
annually on January 1 and July 1. Assuming that Limoyo uses the straight-line method of amortization
and that the bonds are accounted for under the amortized cost method, the net carrying value of the
bonds should be shown on Limoyo’s December 31, 2020, statement of financial position at
a) $ 557,351.
b) $ 562,934.
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c) $ 600,000.
d) $ 553,668.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement – Cost/ Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: Calculation: ($ 600,000 – $ 553,668) / 10 = $ 4,633.20 = semi-annual amortization
Value after 2 amortization periods = $ 553,668 + ($ 4,633.20 x 2) = $ 562,934
31. The fair value through net income (FV–NI) model is sometimes referred to as
a) the fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL).
b) held for trading.
c) discontinued operations.
d) available for sale.
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
32. Regarding the reporting of investment income under the FV–NI method, for companies reporting
in accordance with ASPE, which of the following statements is true?
a) Interest income must be separated from net gains or losses recognized on financial instruments.
b) Holding gains and losses are always tracked separately from interest and dividend income.
c) Interest income must be separated from dividends recognized on financial instruments.
d) None of these are true.
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
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33. Under the fair value through net income model, holding gains are
a) recognized in other comprehensive income only.
b) recognized in either net income or other comprehensive income.
c) recognized in net income only.
d) ignored.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
34. The fair value through net income model requires that
a) investments are measured at fair value.
b) transaction costs are expensed.
c) investments are measured at fair value and transaction costs are capitalized.
d) investments are measured at fair value and transaction costs are expensed.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
35. In January 2020, Haddock Ltd. had purchased an investment for $ 150,000. By December 31, 2020,
the fair market value of that investment had increased by $ 20,000. Assuming this gain was included in
the company's 2020 net income, which accounting method did Haddock use to account for this
investment?
a) cost
b) fair value through other comprehensive income (FV–OCI)
c) fair value through net income (FV–NI)
d) equity
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
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CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Analysis
AACSB: Analytic
36. On its December 31, 2020, balance sheet, Red Corp. reported a short-term investment in equity
securities, under the fair value through net income model, at $ 330,000. At December 31, 2021, the fair
value of the securities was $ 350,000. What should Red report on its 2021 income statement as a result
of the increase in fair value of the investments during 2021?
a) $ 0.
b) loss on investments of $ 20,000.
c) unrealized gain of $ 20,000.
d) investment income of $ 20,000.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 350,000 – $ 330,000 = $ 20,000
37. George Inc. owns bonds that are accounted for under the fair value through net income model. On
December 31, 2020, the bonds have a carrying value of $ 124,365. The fair value at that date is $
123,000. The entry to record the year-end adjustment is
a) Investment Income or Loss........................................... 1,365
FV–NI Investments................................................. 1,365
b) Unrealized Gain or Loss OCI 1,365
FV–NI Investments................................................. 1,365
c) FV–NI Investments......................................................... 1,365
Investment Income or Loss................................... 1,365
d) No adjustment is required.
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Finance
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 124,365 – $ 123,000 = $ 1,365 unrealized holding loss
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38. At December 31, 2020, Silicon Corp.’s stock investment portfolio, which is being accounted for by
the fair value through net income (FV–NI) model, shows a general ledger balance of $ 318,600. It is
determined that the fair value of the securities is actually $ 326,200. The entry to adjust the portfolio
to fair value will include a
a) debit to Investment Income or Loss of $ 7,600.
b) credit to Cash of $ 7,600.
c) debit to FV–NI Investments of $ 7,600.
d) credit to FV–NI Investments of $ 7,600.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 326,200 – $ 318,600 = $ 7,600 increase to investment account
39. Masma Corp. began operations in 2020. An analysis of Masma’s equity securities portfolio acquired
in 2020 shows the following totals at the end of the year. Masma accounts for these investments using
the fair value through net income (FV–NI) model.
Total cost $ 182,400
Total fair market value 153,600
Based on this information, what amount should Masma report in its 2020 income statement for
“Investment Income or Loss”?
a) $ 12,800 loss
b) $ 16,000 gain
c) $ 28,800 gain
d) $ 28,800 loss
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 153,600 – $ 182,400 = $ 28,800 loss
40. At December 31, 2020, Platinum Corp. has the following equity securities (no significant influence)
that were purchased earlier in 2020, its first year of operation:
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Cost Market
Security A $ 50,000 $ 51,875
B 70,000 77,500
Totals $ 120,000 $ 129,375
If the investments are being accounted for under the fair value through net income (FV–NI) model, the
total book value of the investment accounts should
a) be decreased by $ 9,375.
b) be increased by $ 9,375.
c) be decreased by $ 20,000.
d) remain unchanged.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 129,375 – $ 120,000 = $ 9,375 gain
41. Application of the cost model to the investment one company makes in another entity’s shares is
straightforward and includes all of the following EXCEPT
a) recognize the cost of the investment at the fair value of shares acquired.
b) unless impaired, report the investment at its fair value at each balance sheet date.
c) recognize dividend income when the entity has a claim to the dividend.
d) when the shares are disposed of, derecognize them and report a gain or loss on disposal in net
income.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through other comprehensive income model of
accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FV–OCI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Comprehension
AACSB: Analytic
42. Under the fair value through other comprehensive income model, unrealized gains and losses are
a) recognized in net income.
b) recognized in other comprehensive income.
c) recognized in either net income or other comprehensive income.
d) ignored.
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Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through other comprehensive income model of
accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FV–OCI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through other comprehensive income model of
accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FV–OCI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
44. Under the fair value through other comprehensive income model, with recycling, previously
unrealized holding gains and/or losses to the date of disposal are
a) ignored.
b) transferred to retained earnings.
c) transferred to net income.
d) transferred to “Unrealized Gain or Loss – OCI.”
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through other comprehensive income model of
accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FV–OCI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
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c) unrealized gains resulting from the application of the fair value through other comprehensive
income model.
d) unrealized losses resulting from the application of the fair value through other comprehensive
income model.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through other comprehensive income model of
accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FV–OCI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through other comprehensive income model of
accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FV–OCI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through other comprehensive income model of
accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FV–OCI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
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48. Salmon Corporation purchased an investment in 2020 (an equity investment without significant
influence). The purchase price of $ 94,000 included transaction costs of $ 1,000. Assuming the
transaction costs were capitalized and Salmon follows IFRS, which accounting method did Salmon
use to account for this investment?
a) amortized cost
b) fair value through net income (FV–NI)
c) fair value through other comprehensive income (FV–OCI)
d) equity
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through other comprehensive income model of
accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FV–OCI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Analysis
AACSB: Analytic
49. Realized gains and losses on investment disposals are recognized in net income for all investment
instruments EXCEPT those classified as
a) FV–NI.
b) FV–OCI with recycling.
c) cost/amortized cost.
d) FV–OCI without recycling.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through other comprehensive income model of
accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FV–OCI) Model
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
50. At December 31, 2020, Swift Current Inc. has the following portfolio of common shares in which it
does not have significant influence:
Cost Fair Value
Apple Corp. $ 100,000 $ 120,000
Chester Inc. 200,000 205,000
Dooley Ltd. 300,000 500,000
$ 600,000 $ 825,000
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Assuming Swift Current uses the fair value through other comprehensive income (FV–OCI) model to
account for this portfolio of investments, the most informative entry to record the year-end
adjustment is
a) FV–OCI Investments....................................................... 225,000
Unrealized Gain or Loss–OCI................................. 225,000
b) FV–OCI Investment in Apple Corp................................. 20,000
FV–OCI Investment in Chester Inc................................. 5,000
FV–OCI Investment in Dooley Ltd................................. 200,000
Unrealized Gain or Loss–OCI on Apple Corp........ 20,000
Unrealized Gain or Loss–OCI on Chester Inc........ 5,000
Unrealized Gain or Loss–OCI on Dooley Ltd. 200,000
c) Unrealized Gain or Loss–OCI on Apple Corp................ 20,000
Unrealized Gain or Loss–OCI on Chester Inc................ 5,000
Unrealized Gain or Loss–OCI on Dooley Ltd................ 200,000
FV–OCI Investment in Apple Corp......................... 20,000
FV–OCI Investment in Chester Inc......................... 5,000
FV–OCI Investment in Dooley Ltd......................... 200,000
d) Unrealized Gain or Loss–OCI......................................... 225,000
FV–OCI Investments............................................ 225,000
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through other comprehensive income model of
accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FV–OCI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 120,000 – $ 100,000 = $ 20,000 gain for Apple
$ 205,000 – $ 200,000 = $ 5,000 gain for Chester
$ 500,000 – $ 300,000 = $ 200,000 gain for Dooley
51. Accounting of impairment losses is required for investments that are measured using the
a) cost/amortized cost model.
b) FV–NI model.
c) FV–OCI model.
d) All of these (all of these models require a method of accounting for impairment).
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the incurred loss, expected loss, and fair value loss impairment
models.
Section Reference: Measurement - Impairment Models
CPA: Financial Reporting
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AACSB: Analytic
52. Which of the following situations would NOT necessarily indicate the potential impairment of the
underlying securities?
a) The issuing entity is experiencing major financial difficulties.
b) The issuing entity is unable to pay its liabilities.
c) The issuing entity has temporarily halted dividend payments in order to retain cash for future
expansion.
d) The issuing entity is undergoing a major reorganization.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the incurred loss, expected loss, and fair value loss impairment
models.
Section Reference: Measurement - Impairment Models
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Analysis
AACSB: Analytic
53. Assuming the revised amount and timing of cash flows for an investment can be reasonably
determined, the incurred loss impairment model uses which discount rate?
a) the investor’s internal rate of return
b) the historical interest rate
c) the current market rate
d) either the historical rate or the current market rate
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the incurred loss, expected loss, and fair value loss impairment
models.
Section Reference: Measurement - Impairment Models
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
54. Assuming the revised amount and timing of cash flows for an investment can be reasonably
determined, the expected loss impairment model uses which discount rate?
a) the investor’s internal rate of return
b) the historical interest rate
c) the current market rate
d) either the historical rate or the current market rate
Answer: b
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Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the incurred loss, expected loss, and fair value loss impairment
models.
Section Reference: Measurement - Impairment Models
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
55. The fair value loss impairment model
a) is used for all investments that are not accounted for as FV–NI.
b) requires a separate impairment test.
c) calculates the impairment loss as the difference between the asset’s fair value and its current
carrying amount.
d) calculates the impairment loss as the difference between the asset’s original cost and its current
carrying amount.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the incurred loss, expected loss, and fair value loss impairment
models.
Section Reference: Measurement - Impairment Models
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
56. On November 1, 2020, Mack Co. purchased a 5-year, 8% bond with a face value of $ 200,000. The
purchase price of $ 184,556 was consistent with a 10% yield. Interest is payable semi-annually on
January 1 and July 1. The bonds mature on January 1, 2022. The amortized cost of the bond on the
maturity date is
a) $ 185,556.
b) $ 195,000.
c) $ 200,000.
d) $ 190,000.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the incurred loss, expected loss, and fair value loss impairment
models.
Section Reference: Measurement - Impairment Models
CPA: Finance
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
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57. When one corporation has a controlling interest in another corporation whose shares are not
actively traded, under ASPE, the investment is accounted for using
a) either the consolidation method or the equity method or the cost method.
b) the consolidation method.
c) either the consolidation method or the equity method.
d) either the consolidation method or the equity method or the cost method or the FV–OCI method.
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
58. The accounting for investments in another entity's equity instruments depends mainly on
a) the level of influence the investor is able to exert.
b) the level of influence the investor actually exerts.
c) the quality of earnings of the investee.
d) whether the investee pays dividends.
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
59. When a public company holds between 20% and 50% of the outstanding common shares of an
investee, which of the following statements applies?
a) The investor should always use the equity method to account for its investment.
b) The investor should use the equity method to account for its investment unless circumstances
indicate that it is unable to exercise "significant influence" over the investee.
c) The investor must use the cost method unless it can clearly demonstrate the ability to exercise
"significant influence" over the investee.
d) The investor should always use the cost method to account for its investment.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
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AACSB: Analytic
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
62. Olde Corp. accounts for its investment in the common shares of Young Inc. under the equity
method. Olde Corp. should record a cash dividend received from Young as
a) a reduction of the carrying value of the investment.
b) additional paid-in capital.
c) an addition to the carrying value of the investment.
d) dividend income.
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
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63. Under the equity method of accounting for investments, an investor recognizes its share of the
earnings in the period in which the
a) investor sells the investment.
b) investee declares a dividend.
c) earnings are reported by the investee in its financial statements.
d) investee pays a dividend.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
64. Jabba Inc. owns 35% of Hutt Corp., and has significant influence over Hutt. During the calendar
year 2020, Hutt reported net income of $ 300,000 and paid dividends of $ 30,000. Jabba mistakenly
recorded these transactions using the cost method rather than the equity method of accounting.
What effect would this have on Jabba’s investment account, net income, and retained earnings,
respectively?
a) understate, overstate, overstate
b) overstate, understate, understate
c) understate, understate, understate
d) overstate, overstate, overstate
Answer: c
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Evaluation
AACSB: Analytic
65. When an investor is using the equity method and receives dividends from the investee, the journal
entry will include a
a) credit to Dividend Revenue.
b) credit to Retained Earnings.
c) credit to the Investment account.
d) debit to the Investment account.
Answer: c
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Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
66. When an investor is using the equity method and the investee reports a net loss, the journal entry
will include a
a) debit to the Investment account.
b) debit to Retained Earnings.
c) credit to the Investment account.
d) credit to Investment Income or Loss.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
67. When an investor, using the equity method, pays more than its share of the investee’s book value,
the difference is
a) ignored.
b) accounted for on the investor’s books by a debit to Goodwill.
c) accounted for on the investee’s books by a debit to Goodwill.
d) requires that the investor’s Investment account and any investment income from the associate be
adjusted over time.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
68. Current IFRS rules for equity investments that are traded in an active market require that they
a) can be accounted for under the cost model.
b) can be accounted for under the fair value through net income model.
c) should generally be accounted for under the fair value through other comprehensive income
model.
d) cannot be accounted for under the fair value through net income model.
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Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
The summarized balance sheets of Thunder Bay Corp. and Fort William Corp. at December 31, 2020,
are as follows:
THUNDER BAY CORP.
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2020
Assets........................................................................................................ $ 400,000
Liabilities................................................................................................... $ 50,000
Common shares....................................................................................... 200,000
Retained earnings.................................................................................... 150,000
Total equities............................................................................................ $ 400,000
Liabilities................................................................................................... $ 75,000
Common shares....................................................................................... 185,000
Retained earnings.................................................................................... 40,000
Total equities............................................................................................ $ 300,000
69. If Thunder Bay acquired a 20% interest in Fort William on December 31, 2020, for $ 65,000 and the
equity method of accounting for the investment were used, the amount of the debit to Investment in
Fort William Corp. would have been
a) $ 65,000.
b) $ 60,000.
c) $ 45,000.
d) $ 37,000.
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
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CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 65,000, acquisition cost
70. If Thunder Bay acquired a 30% interest in Fort William on December 31, 2020, for $ 75,000 and the
equity method of accounting for the investment were used, the amount of the debit to Investment in
Fort William Corp. would have been
a) $ 90,000.
b) $ 75,000.
c) $ 67,500.
d) $ 60,000.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 75,000, acquisition cost
71. If Thunder Bay acquired a 20% interest in Fort William on December 31, 2020, for $ 45,000, and
during 2021 Fort William reported net income of $ 25,000 and paid a total cash dividend of $ 10,000,
applying the equity method would give a debit balance in the Investment in Fort William Corp.
account at the end of 2021 of
a) $ 37,000.
b) $ 45,000.
c) $ 48,000.
d) $ 50,000.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 45,000 + ($ 25,000 x.2) – ($ 10,000 x.2) = $ 48,000
72. If Thunder Bay acquired a 30% interest in Fort William on December 31, 2020, for $ 67,500 and
during 2021 Fort William reported net income of $ 25,000 and paid a total cash dividend of $ 30,000,
applying the equity method would give a debit balance in the Investment in Fort William Corp.
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Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Finance
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 67,500 + ($ 25,000 ×.3) – ($ 30,000 ×.3) = $ 66,000
73. On January 2, 2020, Fidel Corp. purchased 200 of the 1,000 outstanding common shares of Rindu
Ltd. for $ 60,000. During 2020, Rindu declared total cash dividends of $ 10,000 and reported net
income for the year of $ 40,000. If Fidel uses the equity method of accounting for its investment in
Rindu, Fidel’s Investment in Rindu Ltd. account at December 31, 2020 should be
a) $ 68,000.
b) $ 66,000.
c) $ 60,000.
d) $ 58,000.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Finance
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 60,000 + ($ 40,000 ×.2) – ($ 10,000 ×.2) = $ 66,000
During calendar 2020, Davel Corp. reported net income of $ 45,000 and paid total cash dividends of $
15,000. Ryan Inc. owns 2,250 of the 7,500 outstanding shares of Davel and exercises significant
influence.
74. What amount should Ryan show in the investment account at December 31, 2020 if the beginning
of the year balance in the account was $ 60,000?
a) $ 69,000
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b) $ 73,500
c) $ 60,000
d) $ 90,000
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
Feedback: $ 60,000 + ($ 45,000 ×.3) – ($ 15,000 ×.3) = $ 69,000
AACSB: Analytic
75. How much income from its investment in Davel should Ryan report in 2020?
a) $ 45,000
b) $ 15,000
c) $ 13,500
d) $ 22,500
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 45,000 ×.3 = $ 13,500
76. On December 31, 2020, Ryan Corp. acquired a 40% interest in Gosling Corp. for $ 315,000. During
2021, Gosling reported net income of $ 200,000 and paid total cash dividends of $ 50,000. Assuming
Ryan uses the equity method, at December 31, 2021, the balance in the investment account should be
a) $ 395,000.
b) $ 295,000.
c) $ 375,000.
d) $ 255,000.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
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Red Corp. owns 3,000 of the 10,000 outstanding common shares of Grey Corp. and exercises
significant influence. During 2020, Grey reported net income of $ 120,000 and paid total cash
dividends of $ 40,000.
77. If the beginning 2020 balance in the Investment in Grey Corp. account was $ 180,000, the balance
at December 31, 2020 should be
a) $ 260,000.
b) $ 204,000.
c) $ 180,000.
d) $ 132,000.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 180,000 + ($ 120,000 ×.3) – ($ 40,000 ×.3) = $ 204,000
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 120,000 ×.3 = $ 36,000
On January 1, 2020, Abalone Ltd. acquired 30% of Flounder Corp.'s common shares for $ 240,000.
During 2020, Flounder reported net income of $ 100,000 and paid total dividends of $ 60,000.
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operating and financial policies. During 2021, Flounder reported net income of $ 150,000 and paid
total dividends of $ 30,000 on April 1 and $ 40,000 on October 1. On July 1, 2021, Abalone sold half of
its shares in Flounder for $ 158,000 cash.
79. Before income taxes, what income should Abalone include in its 2020 income statement as a result
of this investment?
a) $ 100,000
b) $ 60,000
c) $ 30,000
d) $ 18,000
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Analysis
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 100,000 × 30% = $ 30,000
80. The carrying amount of this investment in Abalone's December 31, 2020, statement of financial
position should be
a) $ 252,000.
b) $ 240,000.
c) $ 270,000.
d) $ 275,000.
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Analysis
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 240,000 + $ 30,000 – ($ 60,000 × 30%) = $ 252,000
81. The gain on disposal of this investment in Abalone's 2021, income statement should be
a) $ 8,000.
b) $ 20,750.
c) $ 25,250.
d) $ 32,000.
Answer: c
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Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Analysis
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 252,000 – ($ 30,000 × 30%) + ($ 150,000 × 50% × 30%) = $ 265,500
$ 158,000 – ($ 265,500 ÷ 2) = $ 25,250
82. On January 1, 2020, Scallop Corp. purchased 25% of Prawn Corp.'s common shares; no goodwill
resulted from the purchase. Scallop correctly uses the equity method to account for this investment at
equity. The Investment in Associate account related to the Scallop investment was reported on the
December 31, 2020, statement of financial position at $ 360,000. Prawn had reported net income of $
225,000 for calendar 2020, and paid dividends totalling $ 90,000 during 2020. How much did Scallop
pay for its 25% interest in Prawn?
a) $ 393,750
b) $ 382,500
c) $ 360,000
d) $ 326,250
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Feedback: $ 360,000 – ($ 225,000 × 25%) + ($ 90,000 × 25%) = $ 326,250
83. When one corporation has control over another corporation, the investor corporation
a) is referred to as an associate.
b) is referred to as the subsidiary.
c) can determine the investee’s strategic operating and financing policies.
d) must have obtained at least 50% of the investee’s issued common shares.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of control and when consolidation is appropriate.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Subsidiaries
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
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Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of control and when consolidation is appropriate.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Subsidiaries
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
85. If a parent company owns 90% of a subsidiary’s outstanding shares, the parent should generally
account for the subsidiary's income under the
a) cost/amortized cost model.
b) fair value through net income model.
c) fair value through other comprehensive model.
d) consolidation method.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of control and when consolidation is appropriate.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Subsidiaries
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
86. When the investor has control over the investee, the reporting model to be used is the
a) cost model.
b) consolidation model.
c) market value model.
d) equity method.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of control and when consolidation is appropriate.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Subsidiaries
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
87. When one corporation acquires control of another entity, the investor corporation is referred to as
the parent and the investee corporation as the
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a) subsidiary.
b) joint venture.
c) associate.
d) child.
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of control and when consolidation is appropriate.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Subsidiaries
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
88. Under IFRS, which of the following is NOT a condition for an investment to be classified as current?
a) It is held primarily for trading purposes.
b) It is a cash equivalent.
c) It must be expected to be sold or realized within 12 months from the statement of financial position
date.
d) It must be accounted for under the cost model.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain how investments are presented and disclosed in the financial statements,
noting how this facilitates analysis.
Section Reference: Presentation, Disclosure, and Analysis
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
89. The objectives of disclosures required for investments in debt and equity investments do NOT
include
a) how significant the investments are to the investor's financial position and performance.
b) whether the investments are classified as current or long-term.
c) the nature and extent of the risks that the investor faces as a result of the investments.
d) how the risks that the investor faces as a result of the investments are managed.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain how investments are presented and disclosed in the financial statements,
noting how this facilitates analysis.
Section Reference: Presentation, Disclosure, and Analysis
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
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90. The disclosure requirements for private entities are usually less extensive as compared to those for
public entities because
a) investors in private entities are expected to have less information about the company.
b) investors in private entities are expected to have more information about the company.
c) investors in private entities tend to be more sophisticated.
d) investors in private entities tend to be less sophisticated.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain how investments are presented and disclosed in the financial statements,
noting how this facilitates analysis.
Section Reference: Presentation, Disclosure, and Analysis
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
91. The standards relating to consolidation differ under ASPE and IFRS. Which of the following
statements best describes the difference?
a) IFRS requires consolidation whereas ASPE offers a choice of methods.
b) ASPE requires consolidation whereas IFRS offers a choice of methods.
c) Consolidation is specifically excluded as one of the choices under ASPE.
d) Consolidation is specifically excluded as one of the choices under IFRS.
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain how investments are presented and disclosed in the financial statements,
noting how this facilitates analysis.
Section Reference: Presentation, Disclosure, and Analysis
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
92. Which of the following is NOT required to report for associates accounted for using the equity
method?
a) the fair value of any of these investments that has a price quoted in an active market
b) separate disclosure of income related to equity-accounted associates
c) the investor’s strategy and motivation for holding equity ownership in the associate
d) information about associates’ year ends that are different from the investor’s year end
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
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Learning Objective: Explain how investments are presented and disclosed in the financial statements,
noting how this facilitates analysis.
Section Reference: Presentation, Disclosure, and Analysis
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain how investments are presented and disclosed in the financial statements,
noting how this facilitates analysis.
Section Reference: Presentation, Disclosure, and Analysis
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
94. Which of the following is a reason for the differences in the disclosure requirements for
investments in associates under IFRS and ASPE?
a) ASPE requires that the associate must be a private entity.
b) ASPE does not include an "associates" category.
c) ASPE allows the use of methods other than the equity method.
d) ASPE does not allow the equity method.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify differences in accounting between IFRS and ASPE, and what changes are
expected in the near future.
Section Reference: IFRS/ASPE Comparison
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
95. The standards relating to the treatment of transaction costs differ under ASPE and IFRS. Which of
the following statements best describe the difference?
a) ASPE requires that transaction costs are capitalized, except for those investments that are
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accounted for under the fair value through net income model.
b) ASPE requires that transaction costs are expensed whenever cost-based measures are used.
c) IFRS requires that transaction costs are capitalized except for those investments that are accounted
for under the fair value through net income model.
d) IFRS requires that all transaction costs are capitalized.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify differences in accounting between IFRS and ASPE, and what changes are
expected in the near future.
Section Reference: IFRS/ASPE Comparison
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
96. The standards relating to the treatment of interest and dividend income differ under ASPE and
IFRS. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
a) IFRS requires the use of the effective-interest method when interest income is to be reported
separately.
b) IFRS requires certain dividends to be recognized in other comprehensive income.
c) ASPE allows the use of either the straight-line or effective-interest method.
d) When using the equity method, IFRS allows a dividend from an investee to be recorded as income,
while ASPE does not.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify differences in accounting between IFRS and ASPE, and what changes are
expected in the near future.
Section Reference: IFRS/ASPE Comparison
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
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EXERCISES
Solution 9-97
Investments in shares acquired on margin means that the investor pays only part of the purchase
price to acquire the shares. The rest is financed by the broker. Since the shares legally belong to the
investor, the asset is recorded at the full share price and a liability to the broker for the amount that
was financed is also recognized.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Communication
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Comprehension
AACSB: Communication
Solution 9-98
d) $ 100,000 x 102% = $ 102,000
e) $ 100,000 x 100% = $ 100,000
f) $ 100,000 x 98% = $ 98,000
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
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Solution 9-99
ASPE uses the cost/amortized cost model for most investments, excluding equity investments where
an active market exists for trading the shares and derivatives. IFRS 9 uses this model for debt
instruments where the entity’s business model is to hold the investments to maturity.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Communication
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Communication
Manson Corp. acquired 10,000 shares of Digicex Corp. on July 1, 2020 at $ 15 per share. There is no
quoted market price for Digicex shares as it is a private company. Manson reports under ASPE and has
elected to account for the investment using the cost method. On September 1, Digicex declared and
paid a $ 0.75 per share dividend and on December 31, Manson sells the shares at $ 12 per share.
Instructions
Prepare the journal entries to record the above transactions.
Solution 9-100
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement – Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
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Solution 9-101
1. for the returns provided (interest, dividends, capital appreciation)
2. to develop a special relationship with a supplier or customer
3. to establish a long-term operating relationship with the investee (usually by influencing or
controlling the investee)
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Communication
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Communication
Solution 9-102
A publishing house is unlikely to have a significant portion of investments. Their main activity is selling
publications. If they do business in a foreign currency, they may hold some investments to hedge
foreign exchange risk.
A reinsurance provider will hold a significant proportion of investments as movement in the value of
these investment pools is meant to assist in possible payment of insurance policies. Investments
would be the main asset of these companies.
A charitable foundation is in place solely to finance the objectives of the charity with which it is
affiliated. If it holds investments they are likely in the form of endowments that have been gifted to it
by donors over its lifetime. Charitable foundations are not in the business of actively trading
investments.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Communication
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Comprehension
AACSB: Communication
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Solution 9-103
Banks add value by investing other people’s money and earning a return that is higher than their cost
of capital. Their expertise lies in understanding how and when to buy and sell shares and debt
instruments in order to maximize profits. They often buy and sell shares and debt instruments over
the short term for profit (referred to as trading).
Pension plans collect money from employees and pay out funds as pensions when employees retire.
In order to maximize the payout on retirement, pension plans generally invest the money in the
interim and try to maximize the value of investments.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Communication
CPA: Strategy & Governance
Bloomcode: Comprehension
AACSB: Communication
Solution 9-104
a) Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................................... 57,566
Cash................................................................................ 57,566
To record the purchase of the investment
Cash........................................................................................ 2,114
Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................................... 189
Interest Income.............................................................. 2,303
To record the receipt of the semi-annual interest payment
Cash: ($ 60,400 x 7% x 6/12) = $ 2,114
Interest Income ($ 57,566 x 8% x 6/12) = $ 2,303
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Cash........................................................................................ 2,114
Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................................... 196
Interest Income.............................................................. 2,310
To record the receipt of the semi-annual interest payment
Interest Income ([$ 57,566 + $ 189] x 8% x 6/12) = $ 2,310
Cash........................................................................................ 2,114
Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................................... 236
Interest Income.............................................................. 2,350
To record the receipt of the semi-annual interest payment
Cash: ($ 60,400 x 7% x 6/12) = $ 2,114
Interest periods to maturity: 6 x 2 = 12
Amortization each interest period: $ 2,834 ÷12 = $ 236
Cash........................................................................................ 2,114
Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................................... 236
Interest Income.............................................................. 2,350
To record the receipt of the semi-annual interest payment
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Instructions
a) Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase.
b) The bonds are sold on November 1, 2021 at 103 plus accrued interest. Amortization was recorded
when interest was received by the straight-line method. Prepare all entries required to properly
record the sale. Round values to the nearest dollar, if necessary.
Solution 9-105
a) Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................................... 124,725
Interest Income ($ 120,000 ×.06 × 3 ÷ 12)............................. 1,800
Cash................................................................................ 126,525
Premium on bond: $ 124,725 – $ 120,000 = $ 4,725
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Cash........................................................................................ 123,600
Gain on Disposal of Investments – Cost/Amortized Cost 300
Bond Investment at Amortized Cost............................ 123,300
$ 124,725 – ($ 4,725 x 19 ÷ 63)
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Instructions
a) Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase.
b) Prepare the journal entries for the receipt of interest and amortization of the premium for the
remainder of 2020. Round all values to the nearest dollar.
c) To the nearest dollar, what is the carrying value of the investment at the end of 2021?
Solution 9-106
a) Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................................... 108,530
Cash................................................................................ 108,530
b) July 1, 2020
Cash........................................................................................ 4,000
Interest Income.............................................................. 3,256
Bond Investment at Amortized Cost............................ 744
$ 108,530 ×.06 ×.5 = $ 3,256
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Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Instructions
Indicate the accounting required and/or available for each individual case.
Solution 9-107
Case 1: The bonds would have been recognized at their fair value plus transaction costs. The discount
would be amortized to net income over the life of the bond.
Case 2: The accrued interest and discount or premium would have to be updated to the date of
disposal. The resulting gain or loss (difference between carrying value and sales proceeds) would be
recognized in net income and the investment would be removed from the investor's books.
Case 3: Depending on whether ASPE or IFRS is followed, once the investment has been determined to
be impaired, three different models are available to recognize the loss: the incurred loss impairment
model, the expected loss impairment model, and the fair value loss impairment model.
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the incurred loss, expected loss, and fair value loss impairment
models.
Section Reference: Measurement - Impairment Models
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CPA: Communication
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Evaluate
AACSB: Communication
Solution 9-108
Under the cost method, the investment is originally recorded at fair value plus any direct transaction
costs, i.e., cost. The investment remains at this value unless the investment becomes impaired.
Dividends are reported as income.
Similarly, under the equity method, the investment is originally recorded at cost. Subsequently,
however, the investment account is adjusted for the investor's share of the investee's net income or
loss and this amount is recognized in the net income of the investor. Dividends received from the
investee are recorded as reductions in the investment account.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Communication
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Communication
Instructions
a) Prepare Whiteside’s entry for the purchase of the investment.
b) Prepare Whiteside’s entry for the December 31 interest accrual.
c) (i) Prepare Whiteside’s entry for the year-end fair value adjustment. (ii) Assume Whiteside applies
ASPE, uses the effective-interest method, and follows a policy of reporting interest income
separately.
Solution 9-109
a)
FV—NI Investments................................................................ 1,023
Cash................................................................................ 1,023
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b)
Interest Receivable................................................................ 17.50
Investment Income or Loss........................................... 17.50
To record the December 31 interest accrual
Investment Income or Loss = (7% x $ 1,000 x 3/12) = $ 17.50
c) (i)
FV—NI Investments................................................................ 27.00
Investment Income or Loss = ($ 1,050 – $ 1,023)......... 27.00
To record the year-end fair value adjustment
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Solution 9-110
b) Equity Method a) FV–NI Method
Investment Investment
Investment Dividend
Transaction Account Account
Income or Revenue
Loss
——————————————————————————————————————————
1. 135,000 135,000
——————————————————————————————————————————
2. 7,500 7,500
3,750 (3,750)
——————————————————————————————————————————
3. 3,000 3,000
3,750 (3,750)
——————————————————————————————————————————
4. (1,800) (1,800)
750 (750)
——————————————————————————————————————————
5. 135,000 8,250 135,450 8,700
——————————————————————————————————————————
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
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Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Ex. 9-111 Fair value through other comprehensive income investments – entries
Lekan Corp provided you with the following information about its investment in Adoweye Inc. shares
purchased May 2020, and accounted for using the FV–OCI method
Cost $ 29,500
Fair value, December 31, 2020 $ 30,900
Fair value, December 31, 2021 $ 23,800
Fair value, December 31, 2022 $ 26,900
Instructions
a) Prepare the adjusting journal entries needed on December 31, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
b) Determine the balance in the accumulated other comprehensive income on the statement of
financial position on each of December 31, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
c) Assume Lekan sold its investment in Adoweye Inc. on February 13, 2023, for $ 28,100. Prepare the
journal entry(ies) needed on this date if (1) the FV–OCI method required recycling, and (2) the FV–
OCI method did not require recycling.
Solution 9-111
a)
December 31, 2020
Fair Value—OCI Investments................................................. 1,400
Unrealized Gain or Loss - OCI........................................ 1,400
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b) Balance at year-end:
December 31, 2020 $ 1,400
December 31, 2021 $ (5,700)
December 31, 2022 $ (2,600)
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through other comprehensive income model of
accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FV–OCI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
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bonds were first acquired. The company follows a policy of directly reducing the carrying amount of
any impaired assets.
Instructions
a) Assuming Tyne Corporation is a private enterprise that applies ASPE, prepare any necessary
journal entry(ies) related to the impairment at December 31, 2020.
b) Assuming Tyne Corporation is a private enterprise that applies ASPE, prepare any necessary
journal entry(ies) related to a December 31, 2021, fair value of $ 821,000 and an adjusted carrying
amount at that date of $ 801,000.
c) Assuming Tyne applies IFRS and has adopted IFRS 9, prepare any necessary journal entry related
to the impairment at December 31, 2020.
d) Assuming Tyne applies IFRS and has adopted IFRS 9, prepare any necessary journal entry(ies)
related to a December 31, 2021 fair value of $ 821,000 and an adjusted carrying amount at that
date of $ 801,000.
Solution 9-112
a) December 31, 2020
Loss on Impairment............................................................... 54,500
Bond Investment at Amortized Cost............................ 54,500
Bond Investment at Amortized Cost ($ 851,000 – $ 796,500) = $ 54,500
Under ASPE, the carrying amount is reduced to the higher of the discounted cash flow using a
current market rate or the bond’s net realizable value. This latter amount is not provided in this
situation.
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the incurred loss, expected loss, and fair value loss impairment
models.
Section Reference: Measurement - Impairment Models
CPA: Financial Reporting
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Bloomcode: Application
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
Instructions
Prepare Julep’s 2020 entries to record all transactions and events related to the investment in its
associate. Assume Julep is a publicly accountable enterprise that applies IFRS.
Solution 9-113
January 2, 2020
Investment in Associate........................................................ 800
Cash................................................................................ 800
Calculations:
Cash = ($ 16 x 25%) = $ 4
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Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Ex. 9-114
Charles Inc. purchased 30% of Nassar Corporation’s 29,000 outstanding common shares at a cost of $
15 per share on January 3, 2020. The purchase price of $ 15 per share was based solely on the book
value of Nassar’s net assets. On September 21, Nassar declared and paid a cash dividend of $ 37,800.
On December 31, Charles’s year end, Nassar reported net income of $ 82,000 for the year. Nassar
shares had a fair value of $ 14.75 per share at December 31. Charles Inc., a private Canadian
corporation, applies ASPE.
Instructions
Under the assumption that the 30% holding of Nassar does not give Charles significant influence over
Nassar, identify the possible accounting methods Charles could use under ASPE to account for its
investment. Prepare all required 2020 entries under each acceptable method.
Solution 9-114
FV–NI Method:
January 3, 2020
FV—NI Investments................................................................ 130,500
Cash................................................................................ 130,500
Cash (29,000 x 30%) = 8,700 shares x $ 15 = $ 130,500
Cost Method:
January 3, 2020
Other Investments................................................................. 130,500
Cash................................................................................ 130,500
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Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Solution 9-115
If the ownership is less than 20%, it is presumed that the investor does not have significant influence.
However, if there is evidence indicating that such influence exists, such as the investor having seats on
the board of directors, then the investment should be accounted for as one with significant influence.
If the ownership is 20% or greater, then it is presumed the investor has significant influence. If the
facts of the situation indicate that there is not significant influence, such as the existence of a larger
shareholder and the investor having no seats on the board of directors, then the investment should be
accounted for as one without significant influence.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Communication
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Communication
Solution 9-116
Cost......................................................................................... $ 500,000
Share of net income (.3 × $ 480,000)..................................... 144,000
Share of dividends (.3 × $ 220,000)....................................... (66,000)
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$ 578,000
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
When one entity (investor) acquires the shares of another entity (investee) and the investment results
in significant influence:
___ 1. The investor may use the equity method to account for the investment if certain conditions
are met and ASPE is followed.
___ 2. Under IFRS, the investment would generally require more extensive disclosures.
___ 3. The investor may use the cost method to account for the investment if certain conditions are
met and IFRS is followed.
Solution 9-117
1. T
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. F
6. F
7. T
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
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Learning Objective: Explain the concept of control and when consolidation is appropriate.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Subsidiaries
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Knowledge
AACSB: Analytic
Ex. 9-118
Hanuman Corp is a medium-sized corporation that has long dominated their market. With a strong
cash-flow position, they have decided to invest excess cash strategically. In particular, Hanuman
made periodic investments with their main supplier, Shiva. Although Hanuman currently owns 18% of
the common shares of Shiva, it does not yet have significant influence over the operations of this
investee company. Hanuman accounts for its investments in Shiva using IFRS 9 and the fair value
through other comprehensive income model without recycling.
The controller has gathered the following information about relevant transactions and requests your
assistance in preparing required adjusting entries:
1. In 2020, Hanuman acquires shares of Ahimsa Corp and Metta Ltd, for short-term trading
purposes. Hanuman purchased 100,000 shares of Ahimsa for $ 1.2 million and the shares
currently have a fair value of $ 1.4 million. Hanuman’s investment in Metta has not been
profitable: the company acquired 45,000 shares of Metta at $ 20 per share and they currently have
a fair value of $ 634,500.
2. Before 2020, Hanuman had invested $ 22.4 million in Shiva and, at December 31, 2019, the
investment had a fair value of $ 21.3 million. While Hanuman did not sell or purchase any Shiva
shares this year, Hanuman declared and paid a dividend totalling $ 2.2 million on all its common
shares, and reported 2020 net income of $ 13.6 million. Hanuman’s 18% ownership of Shiva has a
December 31, 2020, fair value of $ 21,405,000.
Instructions
a) Prepare the appropriate adjusting entries for Hanuman as at December 31, 2020.
b) Prepare the dividend and adjusting entries for the Shiva investment, assuming that Hanuman’s
18% interest results in significant influence over Shiva’s activities.
Solution 9-118
a) Adjusting entries for Hanuman as at December 31, 2020:
Investment Income or Loss................................................... 65,500
FV – NI Investments........................................................ 65,500
To adjust the investments to their fair value
Unrealized
Securities Cost Fair Value
Gain (Loss)
Ahimsa $ 1,200,000 $ 1,400,000 $ 200,000
Metta 900,000 634,500 (265,500)
Total of portfolio $ 2,100,000 $ 2,034,500 $ (65,500)
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Fair value of investment in Shiva
21,405,000
Carrying amount of investment 21,300,000
Unrealized holding gain $ 105,000
b) Dividend and adjusting entries for the Shiva investment, assuming that the 18% interest constitutes
significant influence
Cash........................................................................................ 396,000
Investment in Associate................................................ 396,000
To record the dividend received from investments
($ 2.2M x 18%) = $ 396,000
Hanuman has significant influence and therefore should apply the equity method. No fair value
adjustments are recorded under the equity method.
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of control and when consolidation is appropriate.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Subsidiaries
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Ex. 9-119
In early January 2020, Janus Inc., a private enterprise that applies ASPE, purchased 40% of the
common shares of Keqing Corp. for $ 484,000. Janus was now able to exercise considerable influence
in decisions made by Keqing’s management. Keqing Corp.’s statement of financial position reported
the following information at the date of acquisition:
Additional information:
1. Both the carrying amount and fair value are the same for assets that are not subject to
amortization and for the liabilities.
2. The fair value of the assets subject to amortization is $ 885,000.
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Instructions
a) Prepare the journal entry to record Janus’s investment in Keqing Corp. Assume that any
unexplained payment is goodwill.
b) Assuming Janus applies the equity method to account for its investment in Keqing, prepare the
journal entries to record Janus’ equity in the net income and the receipt of dividends from Keqing
Corp. in 2020.
c) Assume the same factors as above and in part (b), except that Keqing’s net income included a loss
on discontinued operations of $ 45,000 (net of tax). Prepare the journal entries necessary to
record Janus’s equity in the net income of Keqing for 2020.
Solution 9-119
a)
Investment in Associate........................................................ 484,000
Cash................................................................................ 484,000
b)
Cash........................................................................................ 52,800
Investment in Associate................................................ 52,800
To record dividends ($ 132,000 x.40)
c)
Loss on Discontinued Operations......................................... 18,000
Investment in Associate........................................................ 76,800
Investment Income or Loss........................................... 94,800
To record net income and loss on discontinued operations:
($ 45,000 x.40)
Investment Income or Loss $ 237,000 x 0.40
In 2020, Janus Inc. will include investment income in continuing operations of $ 94,800 – $ 6,120 = $
88,680; and an investment loss of $ 18,000 in discontinued operations; for a total of $ 88,680 – $ 18,000
= $ 70,680 in net income. Note that this is the same total amount as reported in part b), but it is
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Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain how investments are presented and disclosed in the financial statements,
noting how this facilitates analysis.
Section Reference: Presentation, Disclosure, and Analysis
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
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PROBLEMS
Pr. 9-120 Transaction costs
Discuss whether transaction costs (fees, commissions, or transfer taxes), directly related to the
acquisition of financial assets initially measured at their fair value should be expensed immediately or
added to the cost of the asset acquired.
Solution
The answer is—it depends. It is logical to capitalize the transaction costs associated with any
investment that is accounted for using a cost-based model because transaction costs are a necessary
cost of acquiring the asset. Alternatively, for assets accounted for using a fair value model, it makes
more sense to expense the transaction costs because the fair value of an asset is its market price.
Regardless of how transaction costs are accounted for at acquisition, they are not included in the fair
value amount at later statement of financial position dates.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Understand the nature of and basic accounting for investments, including which
types of companies have significant investments.
Section Reference: Understanding Investments
CPA: Communication
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Comprehension
AACSB: Communication
Instructions
a) Record the receipt of interest for 2020.
b) Record the amortization of the discount for 2020.
Solution 9-121
a) Interest income = $ 187,711 ×.10.......................................... $ 18,771
Actual interest........................................................................ 18,000
Discount amortization........................................................... $ 771
Cash........................................................................................ 18,000
Bond Investment at Amortized Cost.................................... 771
Interest Income.............................................................. 18,771
b) No entry is required. Using the amortized cost model, an entry would only be required if there
had been an impairment in value. Since this is not mentioned, we can assume there is no
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Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the cost/amortized cost model of accounting for investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Cost/Amortized Cost Model
CPA: Communication
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Communication
Pr. 9-122 Accounting for debt instruments purchased at a discount – FV–NI model
On January 1, 2020, Pluto Corp. acquired 6%, $ 100,000 (face value) bonds of Uranus Ltd., to yield 8%.
The bonds were dated January 1, 2020, and mature on December 31, 2025, with interest payable each
January 1. Pluto intends to hold the bonds to maturity, and will use the FV–NI model and the effective-
interest method of amortization of bond premium or discount.
Instructions
Prepare the following entries in Pluto’s books:
a) Acquisition of bonds on January 1, 2020,
b) Year-end adjusting entry at December 31, 2020,
c) Receipt of the first interest payment on January 1, 2021.
Round all values to the nearest dollar.
Solution 9-122
a) Acquisition of bonds on January 1, 2020
PV of principal: $ 100,000 (PVF*5, 8%) = $ 100,000 x 0.68058.......................... $ 68,058
PV of interest: (PVF*OA 5, 8%) = $ 6,000 x 3.99271........................................... 23,956
Present value of bond........................................................................................ $ 92,014
$ 100,000 x 6% = $ 6,000
$ 92,014 x 8% = $ 7,361
$ 6,000 – $ 7,361 = $ 1,361
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
VENUS CORPORATION
Analysis of Investments
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Date—2020 Debit Credit
(i)
Jupiter Ltd. Common Shares
Feb. 14 Purchased 3,000 shares @ $ 55 per share............... $ 165,000
Jul. 26 Received 300 Jupiter common shares
as a stock dividend. (Memorandum entry)
Sep. 28 Sold the 300 Jupiter common shares
received July 26 @ $ 70 per share........................... $ 21,000
(ii)
Debit Credit
Mars Ltd. Common Shares
Apr. 30 Purchased 5,000 shares @ $ 40 per share............... $ 200,000
Oct. 28 Received dividend of $ 1.20 per share..................... $ 6,000
Additional information:
1. The market values for each security during 2020 follow:
Security Feb 14 Apr 30 Jul 26 Sep 28 Dec 31
Jupiter Ltd. $ 55 $ 62 $ 70 $ 72
Mars Ltd. $ 40 32
Venus Corp. 25 28 30 33 35
2. All of the investments of Venus are nominal in respect to percentage of ownership (five percent or
less).
3. Each investment is considered by Venus’s management to be temporary.
4. The company has adopted ASPE and intended to use the FV–NI method to account for these
investments.
5. Venus follows a policy of separately reporting dividend income.
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Instructions
a) Prepare any necessary correcting journal entries related to investments (i) and (ii).
b) Prepare the entry, if necessary, to record the proper valuation of these investments at December
31, 2020.
Solution 9-123
a) (i) Jupiter Ltd. original purchase 3,000 shares
stock dividend 300 shares
total holding 3,300 shares
Total cost of $ 165,000 ÷ Total shares of 3,300 = $ 50 average cost per share
Entry made:
Cash........................................................................................ 21,000
Investments.................................................................... 21,000
Correction:
Investments............................................................................ 21,000
FV–NI Investments......................................................... 15,000
Investment Income or Loss........................................... 6,000
Correct entry:
Cash........................................................................................ 6,000
Dividend Revenue.......................................................... 6,000
Entry made:
Cash........................................................................................ 6,000
Investments.................................................................... 6,000
Correction:
Investments............................................................................ 6,000
Dividend Revenue.......................................................... 6,000
Year-end Adjustment:
FV–NI investments—Jupiter.................................................. 66,000
Investment Income or Loss........................................... 66,000
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Instructions
Provide the entry to record the year-end adjustment for these investments, assuming Mercury uses
one control account and has adopted the FV–NI model.
Solution 9-124
FV–NI Investments................................................................. 720,000
Investment Income or Loss........................................... 720,000
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Pr. 9-125 Accounting for debt investments purchased at a premium – FV–NI model
On January 1, 2020, Pluto Corp. acquired 8%, $ 100,000 (face value) bonds of Uranus Ltd., to yield 6%.
The bonds were dated January 1, 2020, and mature on December 31, 2025, with interest payable each
January 1. Pluto intends to hold the bonds to maturity, and will use the FV–NI model and the effective-
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Instructions
Prepare the following entries in Pluto’s books:
a) Acquisition of bonds on January 1, 2020,
b) Year-end adjusting entry at December 31, 2020,
c) Receipt of the first interest payment on January 1, 2021.
Round all values to the nearest dollar.
Solution 9-125
a) Acquisition of bonds on January 1, 2020
PV of principal: $ 100,000 (PVF*5, 6%) = $ 100,000 x 0.74726.......................... $ 74,726
PV of interest: (PVF*OA 5, 6%) = $ 8,000 x 4.21236........................................... $ 33,699
Present value of bond........................................................................................ $ 108,425
$ 100,000 x 8% = $ 8,000
$ 108,425 x 6% = $ 6,506
$ 8,000 – $ 6,506 = $ 1,494
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
All of the securities had been purchased in 2020. In 2021, Hubble completed the following securities
transaction:
Apr 1 Bought 300 common shares of Aries Corp. @ $ 50 each, plus fees of $ 550.
On December 31, 2021, Hubble’s portfolio of trading equity securities appeared as follows:
Cost Market
5,000 common shares of Orion Corp. $ 80,000 $ 78,000
10,000 common shares of Rigel Ltd. 91,000 99,250
300 common shares of Aries Corp. 15,000 12,750
$ 186,000 $ 190,000
Instructions
Assuming Hubble uses the FV–NI model, prepare the general journal entries for:
a) the 2020 year-end adjusting entry,
b) the purchase of the Aries Corp. shares,
c) the 2021 year-end adjusting entry.
Solution 9-126
a) December 31, 2020
Investment Income or Loss................................................... 9,000
FV–NI Investments......................................................... 9,000
($ 171,000 – $ 162,000)
b) April 1, 2021
FV–NI Investments................................................................. 15,000
Finance Expense.................................................................... 550
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Ceres Corporation is considering making a significant long-term investment in Pisces Ltd., a young
and very promising company. Ceres decides to make a smaller investment first, and if Pisces turns out
to be successful, Ceres intends to make an additional investment to reach significant influence. Pisces
has 200,000 shares authorized, and 110,000 shares outstanding.
On January 1, 2020, Pisces issues Ceres 10,000 shares for $ 400,000 in cash (so now there are 120,000
shares outstanding).
Additional information:
1. On November 1, 2020, Pisces declares a total cash dividend of $ 180,000.
2. Pisces reports $ 225,000 net income for 2020. Its stock price on December 31, 2020 is $ 38.
3. On November 1, 2021, Pisces announces a total dividend of $ 270,000 to be paid on January 2,
2022.
4. Pisces reports $ 360,000 net income for 2021. Its stock price on December 31, 2021 is $ 44.
5. On March 15, 2022, Ceres is approached by an investment fund which offers to buy all their Pisces
shares for $ 55 per share, a 25% premium over the current stock price of $ 44. Ceres accepts the
offer and sells the shares on that day.
Instructions
Assuming Ceres uses the fair value through net income model (FV–NI) to account for this investment:
a) Prepare the journal entries in Ceres’s books for the 2020 calendar year.
b) Prepare the journal entries in Ceres’s books for the 2021 calendar year.
c) Prepare the journal entries in Ceres’s books for the 2022 calendar year.
Solution 9-127
a) 2020 Entries
FV–NI Investment—Pisces..................................................... .400,000
Cash............................................................................... 400,000
To record the initial investment on January 1, 2020
Cash........................................................................................ 15,000
Dividend Revenue.......................................................... 15,000
To record Ceres’s share of the dividend on November 1, 2020
$ 180,000 x 10,000 ÷ 120,000 = $ 15,000
b) 2021 Entries
Dividend Receivable.............................................................. 22,500
Dividend Revenue.......................................................... 22,500
To record Ceres’s share of the dividend declared on November 1, 2021
$ 270,000 x 10,000 ÷ 120,000 = $ 22,500
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c) 2022 Entries
Cash........................................................................................ 22,500
Dividend Receivable................................................... . . 22,500
To record receipt of dividend on January 2, 2022
Cash........................................................................................ 550,000
FV–NI Investment—Pisces............................................. 440,000
Gain on Disposal of Investments- FV-NI....................... 110,000
To record gain on disposal of Pisces shares on March 15, 2022
$ 55 x 10,000 = $ 550,000
($ 55 – $ 44) x 10,000 = $ 110,000
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Analytic
Instructions
a) Assuming Titanic is using ASPE, did the initial investment include a payment for goodwill?
Provide support for your answer.
b) At the end of 2019, what would appear on the income statement and balance sheet of Titanic in
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Solution 9-128
a) Note that, even using ASPE, since Iceberg is quoted in an active market, Titanic must use the
equity method.
b)
Share of net income ($ 400,000 x 30%)........................................ $ 120,000
Less: amortization of fair value increment
($ 730,000 – $ 500,000) ÷ 5............................................................. $ 46,000
Investor portion 30%..................................................................... (13,800)
Investment income on income statement................................... $ 106,200
Cost................................................................................................. $ 700,000
Plus: investment income............................................................... 106,200
Less: dividends received ($ 100,000 x 30%)................................. (30,000)
Investment account on balance sheet......................................... $ 776,200
c)
Cash........................................................................................ 425,000
Investment in Associate................................................ 388,100
Gain on Disposal of Investments in Associate............. .36,900
........................................................................................To record the sale of the shares
$ 776,200 x 50% = $ 388,100
After this sale, Titanic will no longer have significant influence over Iceberg. As a result, the use of the
equity method will no longer be appropriate. Under ASPE, Titanic can choose the cost or fair value
through net income (FV–NI) model for its remaining investment in Iceberg.
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain and apply the fair value through net income model of accounting for
investments.
Section Reference: Measurement - Fair Value through Net Income (FV–NI) Model
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Communication
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The board of directors of Capricorn Corporation adopted the report by Mr. Connor and on January 1,
2020, purchased 35% of the shares of Aquarius, based on its fair value according to Mr. Connor’s
analysis. After the acquisition of the shares, Capricorn was able to exercise significant influence over
Aquarius.
In 2020, Aquarius reported net income of $ 10M and distributed 40% of it as cash dividends.
In 2021, the earnings of Aquarius doubled compared with 2020. Aquarius distributed 60% of its
income as cash dividends.
On December 31, 2021, Capricorn sold its investment in Aquarius Ltd. for $ 20M.
Instructions
Assuming Capricorn accounts for this investment using the method required under IFRS,
a) Record the initial purchase by Capricorn Corp.
b) Record the entries related to the investment in Aquarius Ltd. for 2020.
c) Record the entries related to the investment in Aquarius Ltd. for 2021.
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a) Calculation of amount paid
Net book value of Aquarius (45 – 20)............................................ 25M
Fair value of patent........................................................................ 12M
Excess value of land (9 – 6)............................................................ 3M
Excess value of building (8 – (10 – 6))........................................... 4M
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Cash........................................................................................ 1.4M
Investment in Associate................................................ 1.4M
To record dividend distribution (10M x 40% x 35%)
Cash........................................................................................ 4.2M
Investment in Associate................................................ 4.2M
To record dividend distribution (10M x 2 x 60% x 35%)
By the end of 2021, the value of the investment in Capricorn’s books is as follows:
Initial investment........................................................................... 15.4
Investment income 2020............................................................... 2.73
Dividend 2020................................................................................ (1.4)
Investment income 2021............................................................... 6.23
Dividend 2021................................................................................ (4.2)
Investment in Aquarius Dec 31/21................................................ 18.76M
Selling price.................................................................................... 20.00M
Gain on disposal of investment.................................................... 1.24M
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Cash........................................................................................ 20M
Investment in Associate................................................ 18.76M
Gain on Disposal of Investments in Associate............. 1.24M
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the concept of significant influence and apply the equity method.
Section Reference: Strategic Investments - Investments in Associates
CPA: Communication
CPA: Financial Reporting
Bloomcode: Application
AACSB: Communication
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