Osaka Co. acquired a 10% interest in Chen Corp. on December 31, 2013 for HK$3,780,000. During 2014, Chen had net income of HK$2,400,000 and paid cash dividends of HK$600,000. Osaka’s 2014 income statement will report
a. dividend income of HK$60,000.
b. investment income of HK$180,000.
c. investment income of HK$240,000.
d. cannot be determined from the information given.
Step-by-Step explanation
Osaka’s share of Chen’s net income for 2014 is 10% × HK$2,400,000 = HK$240,000.
Osaka’s share of Chen’s cash dividends for 2014 is 10% × HK$600,000 = HK$60,000.
Osaka’s investment income for 2014 is therefore HK$240,000 – HK$60,000 = HK$180,000.