Academic Integrity: tutoring, explanations, and feedback — we don’t complete graded work or submit on a student’s behalf.

Based on the information, what amount will be reported in the consolidated finan

ID: 2581059 • Letter: B

Question

Based on the information, what amount will be reported in the consolidated financial statements prepared December 31, 20X4? What about if total assets will be reported on the balance sheet?
The following data applies to Questions 7-11: On January 1, 20x4, Plimsol Company acquired 100 percent of Shipping Corporation's voting shares, at underlying book value. Plimsol uses the cost method in accounting for its investment in Shipping. Shipping's retained earnings was $75,000 on the date of acquisition. On December 31, 20X4, the trial balance data for the two companies are as follows: Plimsol Co Item Current Assets Depreciable Assets (net) Investment in Shipping Corp Other Expenses Depreciation Expense Dividends Declared Current Liabilities Long-Term Debt Common Stock Retained Earnings Sales Dividend Income Debit Credit Credit Debit $ 75,000 150,000 $100,000 200,000 125,000 60,000 20,000 25,000 45,000 15,000 15,000 $ 40,000 75,000 100,000 150,000 150,000 5,000 $25,000 50,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 $530,000$530000 $300,000 $300.000

Explanation / Answer

Plimsol Company and Shipping Corporation Consolidation Workpaper December 31, 20x4 Item Plimsol Shipping Eliminations Consolidated Company Corp. Debit Credit Sales    150,000 100,000       250,000 Dividend Income      15,000 (1)     15,000                 -   Credits    165,000 100,000       250,000 Depreciation Expease      20,000     15,000         35,000 Other Expenses      60,000     45,000       105,000 Debits    (80,000) (60,000)      (140,000) Income, carry forward      85,000     40,000     15,000       110,000 Ret. Earnings, Jan. 1    150,000     75,000 (2)     75,000       150,000 Income, from above      85,000     40,000     15,000       110,000    235,000 115,000       260,000 Dividends Declared    (25,000) (15,000) (1)     15,000        (25,000) Ret. Earnings, Dec. 31, carry forward    210,000 100,000     90,000     15,000       235,000 Current Assets    100,000     75,000       175,000 Deprec. Assets (net)    200,000 150,000       350,000 Investment in Shipping Corporation Stock    125,000 (2) 125,000                 -   Debits    425,000 225,000       525,000 Current Liabilities      40,000     25,000         65,000 Long-Term Debt      75,000     50,000       125,000 Common Stock Plimsol Company    100,000       100,000 Shipping Corporation     50,000 (2)     50,000                 -   Retained Earnings, from above    210,000 100,000     90,000     15,000       235,000 Credits    425,000 225,000 140,000 140,000       525,000

Hire Me For All Your Tutoring Needs
Integrity-first tutoring: clear explanations, guidance, and feedback.
Drop an Email at
drjack9650@gmail.com
Chat Now And Get Quote