Pancake Corporation saw the potential for vertical integration and purchases a 15% interest in Syrup Corp. on January 1, 2013, for $150,000. At that date, Syrup's stockholders' equity included $200,000 of $10 par value common stock, $300,000 of additional paid in capital, and $500,000 retained earnings. The companies began to work together and realized improved sales by both parties. On December 31, 2014, Pancake paid $250,000 for an additional 20% interest in Syrup Corp. Both of Pancake's investments were made when Syrup's book values equaled their fair values. Syrup's net income and dividends for 2013 and 2014 were as follows:
Required:
1. Prepare journal entries for Pancake Corporation to account for its investment in Syrup Corporation for 2013 and 2014.
2. Calculate the balance of Pancake's investment in Syrup at December 31, 2014

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Pancake Corporation saw the potential for vertical integration and purchases a 15% interest in Syrup Corp. on January 1, 2013, for $150,000. At that date, Syrup's stockholders' equity included $200,000 of $10 par value common stock, $300,000 of additional paid in capital, and $500,000 retained earnings. The companies began to work together and realized improved sales by both parties. On December 31, 2014, Pancake paid $250,000 for an additional 20% interest in Syrup Corp. Both of Pancake's investments were made when Syrup's book values equaled their fair values. Syrup's net income and dividends for 2013 and 2014 were as follows:
  Required:
1. Prepare journal entries for Pancake Corporation to account for its investment in Syrup Corporation for 2013 and 2014.
2. Calculate the balance of Pancake's investment in Syrup at December 31, 2014

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The Answer of Pancake Corporation saw the potential for vertical integration and purchases a 15% interest in Syrup Corp. on January 1, 2013, for $150,000. At that date, Syrup's stockholders' equity included $200,000 of $10 par value common stock, $300,000 of additional paid in capital, and $500,000 retained earnings. The companies began to work together and realized improved sales by both parties. On December 31, 2014, Pancake paid $250,000 for an additional 20% interest in Syrup Corp. Both of Pancake's investments were made when Syrup's book values equaled their fair values. Syrup's net income and dividends for 2013 and 2014 were as follows:
  Required:
1. Prepare journal entries for Pancake Corporation to account for its investment in Syrup Corporation for 2013 and 2014.
2. Calculate the balance of Pancake's investment in Syrup at December 31, 2014

Pancake Corporation Saw the Potential for Vertical Integration and Purchases