Exam 4: Consolidated Financial Statements and Outside Ownership
Exam 1: The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments119 Questions
Exam 2: Consolidation of Financial Information115 Questions
Exam 3: Consolidations-Subsequent to the Date of Acquisition120 Questions
Exam 4: Consolidated Financial Statements and Outside Ownership117 Questions
Exam 5: Consolidated Financial Statements - Intra-Entity Asset Transactions127 Questions
Exam 6: Variable Interest Entities, Intra-Entity Debt, Consolidated Cash Flo115 Questions
Exam 7: Consolidated Financial Statements - Ownership Patterns and Income118 Questions
Exam 8: Segment and Interim Reporting113 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 Standards60 Questions
Exam 12: Financial Reporting and the Securities and Exchange Commission77 Questions
Exam 13: Accounting for Legal Reorganizations and Liquidations82 Questions
Exam 14: Partnerships: Formation and Operations88 Questions
Exam 15: Partnerships: Termination and Liquidation70 Questions
Exam 16: Accounting for State and Local Governments78 Questions
Exam 17: Accounting for State and Local Governments46 Questions
Exam 18: Accounting and Reporting for Private Not-For-Profit Organizations62 Questions
Exam 19: Accounting for Estates and Trusts80 Questions
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Beta Corp. owns less than one hundred percent of the voting common stock of Shedds Co. Under what conditions will Beta be required to prepare consolidated financial statements?
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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: 2010 2011 2012 Net income \ 100,000 \ 120,000 \ 130,000 Dividends 40,000 50,000 60,000 Assume the equity method is applied.
-Compute the noncontrolling interest in Demers at December 31, 2010.
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On January 1, 2010, 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 2010 and $126,000 in 2011 with dividend payments of $42,000 each year. Without regard for this investment, Jannison had income of $308,000 in 2010 and $364,000 in 2011. Use the economic unit concept to account for this acquisition.
-On January 1, 2009, Vacker Co. acquired 70% of Carper Inc. by paying $650,000. This included a $20,000 control premium. Carper reported common stock on that date of $420,000 with retained earnings of $252,000. A building was undervalued in the company's financial records by $28,000. This building had a ten-year remaining life. Copyrights of $80,000 were to be recognized and amortized over 20 years.
Carper earned income and paid cash dividends as follows: Net Dividends Income Paid 2009 \ 105,000 \ 54,600 2010 134,400 61,600 2011 154,000 84,000
On December 31, 2011, Vacker owed $30,800 to Carper. There have been no changes in Carper's common stock account since the acquisition.
Required:
If the equity method had been applied by Vacker for this acquisition, what were the consolidation entries needed as of December 31, 2011?
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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: Book Value Fair Value Buildings (10-year life) \ 10,000 \ 8,000 Equipment (4-year life) 14,000 18,000 Land 5,000 12,000 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, 2011, what adjustment is necessary for Hogan's Land account?
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On January 1, 2011, John Doe Enterprises (JDE) acquired a 55% interest in Bubba Manufacturing, Inc. (BMI). JDE paid for the transaction with $3 million cash and 500,000 shares of JDE common stock (par value $1.00 per share). At the time of the acquisition, BMI's book value was $16,970,000.
On January 1, JDE stock had a market value of $14.90 per share and there was no control premium in this transaction. Any consideration transferred over book value is assigned to goodwill. BMI had the following balances on January 1, 2011. Book Fair Value Value Land \ 1,700,000 \ 2,550,000 Buildings (seven-year remaining life) 2,700,000 3,400,000 Equipment (five-year remaining life) 3,700,000 3,300,000 For internal reporting purposes, JDE employed the equity method to account for this investment.
-Select True (T) or False (F) for each of the following statements:

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All of the following statements regarding the sale of subsidiary shares are true except which of the following?
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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: Book Value Fair Value Buildings (10-year life) \ 10,000 \ 8,000 Equipment (4-year life) 14,000 18,000 Land 5,000 12,000 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, 2010, what adjustment is necessary for Hogan's Buildings account?
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Tosco Co. paid $540,000 for 80% of the stock of Martz Co. when the book value of Martz's net assets was $600,000. For all of Martz's assets and liabilities, book value and fair value were approximately equal.
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Using the acquisition method, what amount of goodwill should appear in a consolidated balance sheet prepared immediately after the combination?
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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: 2010 2011 2012 Net income \ 100,000 \ 120,000 \ 130,000 Dividends 40,000 50,000 60,000 Assume the equity method is applied.
-Compute Pell's investment in Demers at December 31, 2012.
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When a parent uses the partial 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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Parsons Company acquired 90% of Roxy Company several years ago and recorded goodwill of $200,000 at that date. During 2013 an analysis of the fair value of Roxy's assets determined an impairment of goodwill in the amount of $50,000.
-In comparing U.S. GAAP and international financial reporting standards (IFRS) with regard to a basis for measurement of a noncontrolling interest, which of the following is true?
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Royce Co. acquired 60% of Park Co. for $420,000 on December 31, 2010 when Park's book value was $560,000. The Royce stock was not actively traded. On the date of acquisition, Park had equipment (with a ten-year life) that was undervalued in the financial records by $140,000. One year later, the following selected figures were reported by the two companies. Additionally, no dividends have been paid.
-What is the consolidated balance of the Equipment account at December 31, 2011?

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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: 2010 2011 2012 Net income \ 100,000 \ 120,000 \ 130,000 Dividends 40,000 50,000 60,000 Assume the equity method is applied.
-Compute Pell's income from Demers for the year ended December 31, 2012.
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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: 2010 2011 2012 Net income \ 100,000 \ 120,000 \ 130,000 Dividends 40,000 50,000 60,000 Assume the equity method is applied.
-Compute Pell's investment in Demers at December 31, 2011.
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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: 2010 2011 2012 Net income \ 100,000 \ 120,000 \ 130,000 Dividends 40,000 50,000 60,000 Assume the equity method is applied.
-Compute the noncontrolling interest in Demers at December 31, 2010.
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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: 2010 2011 2012 Net income \ 100,000 \ 120,000 \ 130,000 Dividends 40,000 50,000 60,000 Assume the partial equity method is applied.
-Compute the noncontrolling interest in the net income of Demers at December 31, 2010.
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On January 1, 2010, Palk Corp. and Spraz Corp. had condensed balance sheets as follows:
On January 2, 2010, 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, 2010. 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, 2010?

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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: 2010 2011 2012 Net income \ 100,000 \ 120,000 \ 130,000 Dividends 40,000 50,000 60,000 Assume the equity method is applied.
-How much does Pell record as Income from Demers for the year ended December 31, 2010?
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On January 1, 2011, John Doe Enterprises (JDE) acquired a 55% interest in Bubba Manufacturing, Inc. (BMI). JDE paid for the transaction with $3 million cash and 500,000 shares of JDE common stock (par value $1.00 per share). At the time of the acquisition, BMI's book value was $16,970,000.
On January 1, JDE stock had a market value of $14.90 per share and there was no control premium in this transaction. Any consideration transferred over book value is assigned to goodwill. BMI had the following balances on January 1, 2011. Book Fair Value Value Land \ 1,700,000 \ 2,550,000 Buildings (seven-year remaining life) 2,700,000 3,400,000 Equipment (five-year remaining life) 3,700,000 3,300,000 For internal reporting purposes, JDE employed the equity method to account for this investment.
-McLaughlin, Inc. acquires 70 percent of Ellis Corporation on September 1, 2010, and an additional 10 percent on November 1, 2011. Annual amortization of $8,400 attributed to the controlling interest relates to the first acquisition. Ellis reports the following figures for 2011: Revenues \ 500,000 Expenses 350,000 Retained earnings, 1/1/11 3,500,000 Dividends paid 40,000 Common stock 400,000
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 2011.
Required: Prepare a schedule of consolidated net income and apportionment to noncontrolling and controlling interests for 2011.
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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: 2010 2011 2012 Net income \ 100,000 \ 120,000 \ 130,000 Dividends 40,000 50,000 60,000 Assume the equity method is applied.
-Compute Pell's income from Demers for the year ended December 31, 2010.
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