g Perfection purchased a 25% stake in Satisfactory for $486,000 on Jan 2, 2021. On Jan 1, 2021, Satisfactory had a book value of equity on its balance sheet of $1,944,000. What is the value that Perfection records in it's books on Jan 2, 2021 related to its investment in Satisfactory

The value that Perfection records in it's books on Jan 2, 2021 related to its investment in Satisfactory is:

$486,000.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Net asset value of Satisfactory = $1,944,000 on acquisition date

Stake purchased by Perfection = 25%

25% of the net asset value of Satisfactory = $486,000 ($1,944,000 * 25%)

b) There is no goodwill arising from the investment in Satisfactory.  The equity method will be used to account for the investment in the Satisfactory.  The Equity Method involves recording the investment in an associated company like Satisfactory when Perfection's ownership interest in Satisfactory is valued at 20–50% of the net assets.

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