On January 1, 20X1, Patrick Company Purchased 60% of the Common

Essay

On January 1, 20X1, Patrick Company purchased 60% of the common stock of Solomon Company for $180,000. On this date, Solomon had common stock, other paid-in capital, and retained earnings of $20,000, $60,000, and $120,000 respectively.
On January 1, 20X1, the only tangible asset of Solomon that was undervalued was land, which was worth $15,000 more than book value.
On January 1, 20X2, Patrick Company purchased an additional 30% of the common stock of Solomon Company for $140,000.
Net income and dividends for 2 years for Solomon Company were:
In the last quarter of 20X2, Solomon sold $80,000 of goods to Patrick, at a gross profit rate of 30%. On December 31, 20X2, $20,000 of these goods are in Patrick's ending inventory. In both 20X1 and 20X2, Patrick has accounted for its investment in Solomon using the cost method.
Required:
a.Using the information above or on the separate worksheet, prepare necessary determination and distribution of excess schedules for the two purchases.