The Following Information Has Been Taken from the Consolidation Worksheet

Multiple Choice

The following information has been taken from the consolidation worksheet of Graham Company and its 80% owned subsidiary, Stage Company.(1.) Graham reports a loss on sale of land (to an outside party) of $5,000. The land cost Graham $20,000.(2.) Noncontrolling interest in Stage's net income was $30,000.(3.) Graham paid dividends of $15,000.(4.) Stage paid dividends of $10,000.(5.) Excess acquisition-date fair value over book value amortization was $6,000.(6.) Consolidated accounts receivable decreased by $8,000.(7.) Consolidated accounts payable decreased by $7,000.Where does the noncontrolling interest in Stage's net income appear on a consolidated statement of cash flows?

A) $30,000 added to net income as an operating activity on the consolidated statement of cash flows.
B) $30,000 deducted from net income as an operating activity on the consolidated statement of cash flows.
C) $30,000 increase as an investing activity on the consolidated statement of cash flows.
D) $30,000 decrease as an investing activity on the consolidated statement of cash flows.
E) Noncontrolling interest in Stage's net income does not appear on a consolidated statement of cash flows.