Farm Owns 70% of the Common Shares of XL and Accounts

Essay

Farm owns 70% of the common shares of XL and accounts for its investment using the cost method. In 20X6, Farm purchased equipment from XL for $300,000. The equipment had been purchased by XL for $420,000 in 20X2, had accumulated depreciation of $168,000 and a six-year remaining life at December 31, 20X5. Both companies record a full year of depreciation expense in the year of the purchase and no depreciation in the year of a sale.
Required:
Indicate the consolidation adjustments to the following accounts for the years ended 20X6, 20X8, and 20X11:
• Depreciation expense
• Net book value of equipment
• Non-controlling interest on statement of comprehensive income
• Non-controlling interest on statement of financial position
• Retained earnings, end of year