Acker Inc. bought 40% of Howell Co. on January 1, 2020 for $576,000. The equity method of accounting was used. The book value and fair value of the net assets of Howell on that date were $1,440,000. Acker began supplying inventory to Howell as follows:   Year Cost to Acker Transfer Price Amount Held by Howell at Year-End 2020 $ 55,000 $ 75,000 $15,000 2021 $ 70,000 $ 110,000 $55,000     Howell reported net income of $100,000 in 2020 and $120,000 in 2021 while paying $40,000 in dividends each year.   What is the Equity in Howell Income that should be reported by Acker in 2020?   Multiple Choice   $10,000.   $24,000.   $36,000.   $38,400.   $40,000.

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Acker Inc. bought 40% of Howell Co. on January 1, 2020 for $576,000. The equity method of accounting was used. The book value and fair value of the net assets of Howell on that date were $1,440,000. Acker began supplying inventory to Howell as follows:

 

Year Cost to Acker Transfer Price Amount Held by Howell at Year-End
2020 $ 55,000 $ 75,000 $15,000
2021 $ 70,000 $ 110,000 $55,000
 

 

Howell reported net income of $100,000 in 2020 and $120,000 in 2021 while paying $40,000 in dividends each year.

 

What is the Equity in Howell Income that should be reported by Acker in 2020?

 

Multiple Choice
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    $10,000.

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    $24,000.

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    $36,000.

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    $38,400.

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    $40,000.

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