Milani Inc acquired 10 percent of Seida Corporation on Janua

Milani, Inc., acquired 10 percent of Seida Corporation on January 1, 2017, for $197,000 and appropriately accounted for the investment using the fair-value method. On January 1, 2018, Milani purchased an additional 30 percent of Seida for $645,000 which resulted in significant influence over Seida. On that date, the fair value of Seida\'s common stock was $2,060,000 in total. Seida\'s January 1, 2018 book value equaled $1,910,000, although land was undervalued by $137,000. Any additional excess fair value over Seida\'s book value was attributable to a trademark with an 8-year remaining life. During 2018, Seida reported income of $278,000 and declared and paid dividends of $113,000. Prepare the 2018 journal entries for Milani related to its investment in Seida.

Record 2018 amortization for trademark excess fair value.

Solution

December 31,2018

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amortisation : 32200/8 = $4025