On December 31, 20X1, Parent Company Purchased 80% of the Common

Essay

On December 31, 20X1, Parent Company purchased 80% of the common stock of Subsidiary Company for $280,000. On this date, Subsidiary had total owners' equity of $250,000 (common stock $20,000; other paid-in capital, $80,000; and retained earnings, $150,000). Any excess of cost over book value is due to the under or overvaluation of certain assets and liabilities. Inventory is undervalued $5,000. Land is undervalued $20,000. Buildings and equipment have a fair value which exceeds book value by $30,000. Bonds payable are overvalued $5,000. The remaining excess, if any, is due to goodwill.
Required:
a.Prepare a value analysis schedule for this business combination.
b.Prepare the determination and distribution schedule for this business combination
c.Prepare the necessary elimination entries in general journal form.