Exam 4: Consolidated Financial Statements and Outside Ownership

Jax Company uses the acquisition method for accounting for its investment in Saxton Company. Jax sells some of its shares of Saxton such that neither control nor significant influence exists. Which of the following statements is true?

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. Compute the non-controlling interest in Demers at December 31, 2014.

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 stockholders' equity at January 2, 2014?

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. Compute Pell's investment in Demers at December 31, 2016.

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, 2015.

Where should a non-controlling interest appear on a consolidated balance sheet?

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 Patent account?

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 amount of excess land allocation attributed to the controlling interest at the acquisition date?

MacHeath Inc. bought 60% of the outstanding common stock of Nomes Inc. in an acquisition business combination that resulted in the recognition of goodwill. Nomes owned a piece of land that cost $250,000 but was worth $600,000 at the date of acquisition. What value would be attributed to this land in a consolidated balance sheet at the date of acquisition?

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, 2016.

McLaughlin, Inc. acquires 70 percent of Ellis Corporation on September 1, 2014, and an additional 10 percent on November 1, 2015. Annual amortization of $8,400 attributed to the controlling interest relates to the first acquisition. Ellis reports the following figures for 2015: Without regard for this investment, McLaughlin earns $480,000 in net income ($840,000 revenues less $360,000 expenses; incurred evenly through the year) during 2015. Required: Prepare a schedule of consolidated net income and apportionment to non-controlling and controlling interests for 2015.

Perch Co. acquired 80% of the common stock of Float Corp. for $1,600,000. The fair value of Float's net assets was $1,850,000, and the book value was $1,500,000. The non-controlling interest shares of Float Corp. are not actively traded. What amount of goodwill should be attributed to the non-controlling interest at the date of acquisition?

On January 1, 2014, Glenville Co. acquired an 80% interest in Acron Corp. for $500,000. There is no active trading market for Acron's stock. The fair value of Acron's net assets was $600,000 and Glenville accounts for its interest using the acquisition method. Determine the amount of goodwill to be recognized in this acquisition.

Caldwell Inc. acquired 65% of Club Corp. for $2,600,000. Club owned a building and equipment with ten-year useful lives. The book value of these assets was $830,000, and the fair value was $950,000. For Club's other assets and liabilities, book value was equal to fair value. The total fair value of Club's net assets was $3,500,000. Using the acquisition method, determine the amount of goodwill associated with Caldwell's purchase of Club.

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. Compute the non-controlling interest in the net income of Demers at December 31, 2016.

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 are the total consolidated current liabilities at January 2, 2014?

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. Compute the non-controlling interest in the net income of Demers at December 31, 2014.

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

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?

Which of the following statements is false regarding multiple acquisitions of a subsidiary's existing common stock?