Exam 4: Consolidated Financial Statements and Outside Ownership

Denber Co. acquired 60% of the common stock of Kailey Corp. on September 1, 2010. For 2010, Kailey reported revenues of $810,000 and expenses of $630,000, all reflected evenly throughout the year. The annual amount of amortization related to this acquisition was $15,000. What is the amount of net income to the controlling interest for 2010?

Pennant Corp. owns 70% of the common stock of Scarvens Co. Scarvens' revenues for 2011 totaled $200,000. Required: What amount of Scarvens' revenues would be included in the consolidated revenues under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations?

In a step acquisition, which of the following statements is false?

When a parent uses the acquisition method for business combinations and sells shares of its subsidiary, which of the following statements is false?

When a subsidiary is acquired sometime after the first day of the fiscal year, which of the following statements is true?

Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2010. Demers reported common stock of $300,000 and retained earnings of $210,000 on that date. Equipment was undervalued by $30,000 and buildings were undervalued by $40,000, each having a 10-year remaining life. Any excess consideration transferred over fair value was attributed to goodwill with an indefinite life. Based on an annual review, goodwill has not been impaired. Demers earns income and pays dividends as follows: Assume the equity method is applied. Compute the non-controlling interest in Demers at December 31, 2010.

How would you determine the amount of goodwill to be recognized at date of acquisition when there is a non-controlling interest present?

When a parent uses the initial value method throughout the year to account for its investment in an acquired subsidiary, which of the following statements is true before making adjustments on the consolidated worksheet?

Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2010. Demers reported common stock of $300,000 and retained earnings of $210,000 on that date. Equipment was undervalued by $30,000 and buildings were undervalued by $40,000, each having a 10-year remaining life. Any excess consideration transferred over fair value was attributed to goodwill with an indefinite life. Demers earns income and pays dividends as follows: Assume the partial equity method is applied. Compute Pell's investment in Demers at December 31, 2011.

Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2010. Demers reported common stock of $300,000 and retained earnings of $210,000 on that date. Equipment was undervalued by $30,000 and buildings were undervalued by $40,000, each having a 10-year remaining life. Any excess consideration transferred over fair value was attributed to goodwill with an indefinite life. Based on an annual review, goodwill has not been impaired. Demers earns income and pays dividends as follows: Assume the equity method is applied. Compute the non-controlling interest in the net income of Demers at December 31, 2012.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the sale of subsidiary shares when using the acquisition method for accounting for business combinations?

McGuire Company acquired 90 percent of Hogan Company on January 1, 2010, for $234,000 cash. This amount is reflective of Hogan's total fair value. Hogan's stockholders' equity consisted of common stock of $160,000 and retained earnings of $80,000. An analysis of Hogan's net assets revealed the following: Any excess consideration transferred over fair value is attributable to an unamortized patent with a useful life of 5 years. In consolidation at January 1, 2010, what adjustment is necessary for Hogan's Patent account?

Alonzo Co. acquired 60% of Beazley Corp. by paying $240,000 cash. There is no active trading market for Beazley Corp. At the time of the acquisition, the book value of Beazley's net assets was $300,000. Required: What amount should have been assigned to the non-controlling interest immediately after the combination?

Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2010. Demers reported common stock of $300,000 and retained earnings of $210,000 on that date. Equipment was undervalued by $30,000 and buildings were undervalued by $40,000, each having a 10-year remaining life. Any excess consideration transferred over fair value was attributed to goodwill with an indefinite life. Based on an annual review, goodwill has not been impaired. Demers earns income and pays dividends as follows: Assume the initial value method is applied. Compute the non-controlling interest in the net income of Demers at December 31, 2011.

Denber Co. acquired 60% of the common stock of Kailey Corp. on September 1, 2010. For 2010, Kailey reported revenues of $810,000 and expenses of $630,000, all reflected evenly throughout the year. The annual amount of amortization related to this acquisition was $15,000. What is the effect of including Kailey in consolidated net income for 2010?