Jager Inc. holds 30% of the outstanding voting shares of Kinson Co. and appropriately applies the equity method of accounting. Amortization associated with this investment equals $11,000 per year. For 2011, Kinson reported earnings of $100,000 and paid cash dividends of $40,000. During 2011, Kinson acquired inventory for $62,400, which was then sold to Jager for $96,000. At the end of 2011, Jager still held some of this inventory at its transfer price of $50,000.
Required:
Determine the amount of Equity in Investee Income that Jager should have reported for 2011.

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The Answer of Jager Inc. holds 30% of the outstanding voting shares of Kinson Co. and appropriately applies the equity method of accounting. Amortization associated with this investment equals $11,000 per year. For 2011, Kinson reported earnings of $100,000 and paid cash dividends of $40,000. During 2011, Kinson acquired inventory for $62,400, which was then sold to Jager for $96,000. At the end of 2011, Jager still held some of this inventory at its transfer price of $50,000.
Required:
Determine the amount of Equity in Investee Income that Jager should have reported for 2011.

Jager Inc Holds 30% of the Outstanding Voting Shares of Kinson