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Parent Co. Acquired 80% of subsidiary Co. for $300,000. On January 1, 2012 when

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Question

Parent Co. Acquired 80% of subsidiary Co. for $300,000. On January 1, 2012 when subsidiary’s book value was $280,000. The subsidiary stock was not actively traded. On the date of acquisitions, Subsidiary had equipment (with a 10 year life) that was undervalued in the financial records by $95,000. One year later, the following selected figures were reported by the two companies (stockholders’ equity account have been omitted). Additionally, no dividends have been paid.

---------------------------------------------Parent……………….Subsidiary

---------------------------------------------Book Value…………Book value

Current assets & investment…. 640,000……………..180,000

Buildings………………………… 150,000……………..120,000

Equipment………………………...200,000……………..110,000

Liabilities…………………………(120,000)……….....…(30,000)

Revenues………………….……..(900,000)……………(350,000)

Expenses………………………….600,000……………..250,000

Investment income……………..Not given

e. What is the consolidated total for equipment (net) at December 31?

f. What is the consolidated total for buildings?

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e Equipment: Parent 200000 Subsidiary (110000+95000)*80% 164000 Gross 364000 Less Depreciation of 95000 (95000/10)*80% 7600 Net Equipment 356400 f Building: Parent 150000 Subsidiary (120000)*80% 96000 Consolidated Building 246000