Exam 4: Consolidated Financial Statements and Outside Ownership
Exam 1: The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments119 Questions
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Exam 3: Consolidations - Subsequent to the Date of Acquisition122 Questions
Exam 4: Consolidated Financial Statements and Outside Ownership116 Questions
Exam 5: Consolidated Financial Statements Intra-Entity Asset Transactions127 Questions
Exam 6: Variable Interest Entities, Intra-Entity Debt, Consolidated Cash Flows, and Other Issues115 Questions
Exam 7: Consolidated Financial Statements - Ownership Patterns and Income Taxes115 Questions
Exam 8: Segment and Interim Reporting116 Questions
Exam 9: Foreign Currency Transactions and Hedging Foreign Exchange Risk93 Questions
Exam 10: Translation of Foreign Currency Financial Statements97 Questions
Exam 11: Worldwide Accounting Diversity and International Accounting Standards60 Questions
Exam 12: Financial Reporting and the Securities and Exchange Commission77 Questions
Exam 13: Accounting for Legal Reorganizations and Liquidations83 Questions
Exam 14: Partnerships: Formation and Operation88 Questions
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Exam 16: Accounting for State and Local Governments78 Questions
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McGuire Company acquired 90 percent of Hogan Company on January 1, 2014, 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 December 31, 2014, what net adjustment is necessary for Hogan's Patent account?

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McGuire Company acquired 90 percent of Hogan Company on January 1, 2014, 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, 2014, what adjustment is necessary for Hogan's Land account?

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On January 1, 2014, Jannison Inc. acquired 90% of Techron Co. by paying $477,000 cash. There is no active trading market for Techron stock. Techron Co. reported a Common Stock account balance of $140,000 and Retained Earnings of $280,000 at that date. The fair value of Techron Co. was appraised at $530,000. The total annual amortization was $11,000 as a result of this transaction. The subsidiary earned $98,000 in 2014 and $126,000 in 2015 with dividend payments of $42,000 each year. Without regard for this investment, Jannison had income of $308,000 in 2014 and $364,000 in 2015. Use the economic unit concept to account for this acquisition.
Prepare a proper presentation of consolidated net income for 2014.
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Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2014. 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 PARTIAL EQUITY method is applied.
How much does Pell record as Income from Demers for the year ended December 31, 2014?

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In measuring non-controlling interest at the date of acquisition, which of the following would not be indicative of the value attributed to the non-controlling interest?
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When Jolt Co. acquired 75% of the common stock of Yelts Corp., Yelts owned land with a book value of $70,000 and a fair value of $100,000.
What is the total amount of excess land allocation at the acquisition date?
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Prevatt, Inc. owns 80% of Franklin Company. During the current year, a portion of the investment in Franklin is sold. Prior to recording the sale, Prevatt adjusts the carrying value of its investment. What is the purpose of the adjustment?
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On January 1, 2014, Palk Corp. and Spraz Corp. had condensed balance sheets as follows:
On January 2, 2014, Palk borrowed the entire $84,000 it needed to acquire 80% of the outstanding common shares of Spraz. The loan was to be paid in ten equal annual principal payments, plus interest, beginning December 31, 2014. The excess consideration transferred over the underlying book value of the acquired net assets was allocated 60% to inventory and 40% to goodwill.
What is consolidated noncurrent assets at January 2, 2014?

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Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2014. 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, 2014.

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Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2014. 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 is applied.
How much does Pell record as Income from Demers for the year ended December 31, 2015?

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McGuire Company acquired 90 percent of Hogan Company on January 1, 2014, 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 December 31, 2015, what adjustment is necessary for Hogan's Buildings account?

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On January 1, 2014, Palk Corp. and Spraz Corp. had condensed balance sheets as follows:
On January 2, 2014, Palk borrowed the entire $84,000 it needed to acquire 80% of the outstanding common shares of Spraz. The loan was to be paid in ten equal annual principal payments, plus interest, beginning December 31, 2014. The excess consideration transferred over the underlying book value of the acquired net assets was allocated 60% to inventory and 40% to goodwill.
What is consolidated current assets at January 2, 2014?

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Parsons Company acquired 90% of Roxy Company several years ago and recorded goodwill of $200,000 at that date. During 2015 an analysis of the fair value of Roxy's assets determined an impairment of goodwill in the amount of $50,000.
At what amount would consolidated goodwill be reported for 2015?
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On January 1, 2014, Jannison Inc. acquired 90% of Techron Co. by paying $477,000 cash. There is no active trading market for Techron stock. Techron Co. reported a Common Stock account balance of $140,000 and Retained Earnings of $280,000 at that date. The fair value of Techron Co. was appraised at $530,000. The total annual amortization was $11,000 as a result of this transaction. The subsidiary earned $98,000 in 2014 and $126,000 in 2015 with dividend payments of $42,000 each year. Without regard for this investment, Jannison had income of $308,000 in 2014 and $364,000 in 2015. Use the economic unit concept to account for this acquisition.
What is the non-controlling interest balance as of December 31, 2015?
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Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2014. 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 is applied.
How much does Pell record as Income from Demers for the year ended December 31, 2016?

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Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2014. 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 PARTIAL EQUITY method is applied.
Compute the non-controlling interest in Demers at December 31, 2014.

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Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2014. 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 PARTIAL EQUITY method is applied.
Compute the non-controlling interest in Demers at December 31, 2015.

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Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2014. 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 is applied.
How much does Pell record as Income from Demers for the year ended December 31, 2014?

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When a parent uses the equity method throughout the year to account for its investment in an acquired subsidiary, which of the following statements is false before making adjustments on the consolidated worksheet?
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Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2014. 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 PARTIAL EQUITY method is applied.
Compute the non-controlling interest in the net income of Demers at December 31, 2014.

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