On January 1, 2019, Choco Co. pays $96,000 to acquire 30% of the voting common stock of Cake Inc.

Choco uses the equity method to account for its investment. At the time of the investment, Cake had net

assets with a book value of $240,000 and with one undervalued net asset building which is undervalued in

book by $30,000 (remaining useful life 15 years on 1/1/19). During 2019, Cake reported net income of

$100,000 and paid dividends of $60,000. Any excess cost over book value is attributable to

goodwill

with an indefinite life.

a) How much is the amount of goodwill from Choco's investment in Cake (1/1/2019).

b) What is annual amortization of FV>BV (i.e., undervalued building)?

c) What is the balance in Choco's investment account at December 31, 2019? Show your calculation