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Chapter 10: Q1SE_2 (page 567)

Identifying why companies invest and classifying investments

Garden Haven has excess cash of $15,000 at the end of the harvesting season. Garden Haven will need this cash in four months for normal operations.

Requirements

What type of classification would Garden Haven’s investment fall within—short-term or long-term? Why?

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The investment will be classified as a short-term investment.

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Definition of Short-Term Investment

The investment that can quickly generate cash for the business entity within one year is known as a short-term investment.

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Classification of Investment

Garden will invest in the security that can be converted into cash within four months because the business entity will require cash. Therefore, such investment will be classified as short-term as it will be converted into cash within one year.

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Most popular questions from this chapter

Question: S10-6 Accounting for debt investments

On June 1, 2018, Josh’s Restaurant decides to invest excess cash of \(54,400 from the tourist season by purchasing a Jackrabbit, Inc. bond at face value. At year-end, December 31, 2018, Jackrabbit’s bond had a market value of \)51,200. The investment is categorized as an available-for-sale debt investment and will be held for the short-term.

Requirements

What was the net effect of the investment on Josh’s net income for the year ended December 31, 2018?

Briefly describe the specific types of debt and equity securities.

Question: P10-25 Accounting for debt and equity investments

This problem continues the Canyon Canoe Company situation from Chapter 9. Amber and Zack Wilson are pleased with the growth of their business and have decided to invest its temporary excess cash in a brokerage account. The company had the following securities transactions in 2019.

Jul. 1 Purchased 8,000 shares in Adobe Outdoor Adventure Company for \(3 per share. Canyon Canoe does not have significant influence over Adobe.

7 Purchased 35% of the stock of Bison Backpacks consisting of 43,750 shares of stock (out of a total of 125,000 shares) for \)5 per share. Canyon Canoe does have significant influence over Bison.

10 Purchased a bond from Camelot Canoes with a face value of \(80,000. Canyon Canoe intends to hold the bond to maturity. The bond pays interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31.

Sep. 30 Received dividends of \)0.15 per share from Adobe.

Nov. 1 Received dividends of \(0.30 per share from Bison.

Dec. 31 Received an interest payment of \)3,200 from Camelot Canoes.

31 Bison Backpacks reported net income of \(30,000 for the year.

31 Adjusted the Adobe stock for a market value of \)2.98 per share.

Requirements

Determine the effect on Canyon Canoe Company’s net income for the year for each of the three investments.

Question: What method is used for investments in equity securities with more than 50% ownership? Briefly describe this method.

Accounting for debt investments

On January 1, 2018, the Chaucer’s Restaurant decides to invest in Lake Turner bonds. The bonds mature on December 31, 2023, and pay interest on June 30 and December31 at 4% annually. The market rate of interest was 4% on January 1, 2018, so the $90,000 maturity value bonds sold for face value. Chaucer’s intends to hold the bonds until December 31, 2023.

Requirements

In what category would Chaucer’s report the investment on the December 31, 2018, balance sheet?
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