1.When an investor owns 20% to 50% of the voting stock of an investee company, the investor is presumed to exercise significant influence over the investee unless there is evidence to the contrary. Describe some factors that could be evidence of significant influence? Describe some factors that could be evidence of a lack of significant influence?
Jaycom Enterprises has invested its excess cash in the bonds of several different companies and desires to maximize income over the short run. Jaycom is unsure about the appropriate investment policy and thus what reporting practice to follow. What classification procedure and subsequent classification could Jaycom follow in order to meet its objective? How will Jaycom justify its choice to the Jaycom auditors?
1.Texon Oil is being sued for price fixing and environmental damage. The litigation started this year and is expected to last five years. There is no doubt that Texon is guilty, but the settlement cost will be between $3 billion and $22 billion. Explain how you would recommend Texon address this in its current year financial statements.
Bronson Distributors owes a supplier $100,000 on open account. The amount is payable in three months. What is the theoretically correct way to measure the reportable amount for this liability? In practice though how might it be reported and why do you think this will be the case?
