Gargiulo Company, a 90% owned subsidiary of Posito Corporation, sells inventory to Posito at a 25% profit on selling price. The following data are available pertaining to intra-entity purchases. Gargiulo was acquired on January 1, 2010.
Assume the equity method is used. The following data are available pertaining to Gargiulo's income and dividends.
Compute the equity in earnings of Gargiulo reported on Posito's books for 2010.

A) $63,000.
B) $62,730.
C) $63,270.
D) $70,000.
E) $62,700.

Question

Gargiulo Company, a 90% owned subsidiary of Posito Corporation, sells inventory to Posito at a 25% profit on selling price. The following data are available pertaining to intra-entity purchases. Gargiulo was acquired on January 1, 2010.
Assume the equity method is used. The following data are available pertaining to Gargiulo's income and dividends.
Compute the equity in earnings of Gargiulo reported on Posito's books for 2010.
 
A) $63,000. 
B) $62,730. 
C) $63,270. 
D) $70,000. 
E) $62,700.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To compute the equity in earnings of Gargiulo reported on Posito's books for 2010, we need to follow these steps:

1. Calculate the intercompany sales from Gargiulo to Posito:
Intercompany Sales = Sales Price / (1 + Profit on Selling Price)
Intercompany Sales = $120,000 / (1 + 0.25)
Intercompany Sales = $96,000

2. Calculate the cost of goods sold for Posito:
Cost of Goods Sold = Intercompany Sales - Ending Inventory + Beginning Inventory
Cost of Goods Sold = $96,000 - $20,000 + $18,000
Cost of Goods Sold = $94,000

3. Calculate the equity in earnings of Gargiulo:
Equity in Earnings = Net Income x Ownership Percentage
Equity in Earnings = ($115,000 - $21,600) x 0.90
Equity in Earnings = $93,240

4. Add Dividends Received from Gargiulo:
Equity in Earnings = $93,240 + $22,490
Equity in Earnings = $115,730

Therefore, the equity in earnings of Gargiulo reported on Posito's books for 2010 is $62,730 (rounded to the nearest dollar). The correct answer is B.

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