Answer:
Stream Company
The amount that Stream Company should report as income from its investment in Q-Video in its external financial statements under the equity method:
2020 = $75,000
2021 = ($30,000)
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Equity share in Q-Video, Inc. = 30%
Cost of equity investment = $770,000
Q-Video Profits and dividends Stream's share
2020 net income = $250,000 $75,000 ($250,000 * 30%)
2021 net loss of $100,000 ($30,000) ($100,000 * 30%)
2020 dividends = $15,000 $4,500 ($15,000 * 30%)
2021 dividends = $15,000 $4,500 ($15,000 * 30%)
b)The equity method is used by Stream Company because its investment in Q-Video, Inc. is less than 51% and more than 20%. Under the equity method, Stream accounts for its share of net income and net loss. The investment is initially recorded at cost. Adjustments are then made to the cost balance at the end of every period by increasing it with the share of net income and decreasing it with its share of net loss and dividends received.