CHAPTER 1

If the initial value method were in use, the Income of O’Brien account would have had a balance of $80,000 (100% of the dividends paid by O’Brien). Thus, the equity method must be in use. The Income of O’Brien balance is an equity accrual of $222,000 (100% of O’Brien’s reported income) less excess amortizations of $12,000 (as computed ... ................
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