Cleaverland purchased 100% of Omaha on January 1, 2019 for $650,000. On that date, Omaha's stockholders' equity was $650,000, and the recognized book values of Ottowa’s individual net assets approximated their fair values. Omaha had net incomes of $150,000 and $190,000 for 2019 and 2020, respectively. The subsidiary paid dividends amounting to $30,000 in both years. Cleaverland uses the equity method to account for its pre-consolidation investment in Omaha. What was the balance in Equity Investment at December 31, 2020?

$960,000

Explanation:

The balance in equity investment made by Cleaverland in Omaha as at December 31, 2020 shall be determined using the following method:

Purchased price of Cleaverland as at January 1, 2019    $650,000

Net income for the year 2019                                            $150,000

Net income for the year 2020                                           $190,000

Less: Dividend paid by Omaha to Cleaverland                ($30,000)

Balance as at December 31, 2020                                   $960,000

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