Harrison, Inc

Multiple Choice

Harrison, Inc. acquires 100% of the voting stock of Rhine Company on January 1, 2010 for $400,000 cash. A contingent payment of $16,500 will be paid on April 15, 2011 if Rhine generates cash flows from operations of $27,000 or more in the next year. Harrison estimates that there is a 20% probability that Rhine will generate at least $27,000 next year, and uses an interest rate of 5% to incorporate the time value of money. The fair value of $16,500 at 5%, using a probability weighted approach, is $3,142. Assuming Rhine generates cash flow from operations of $27,200 in 2010, how will Harrison record the $16,500 payment of cash on April 15, 2011 in satisfaction of its contingent obligation?

A) Debit Contingent performance obligation $16,500, and Credit Cash $16,500.
B) Debit Contingent performance obligation $3,142, debit Loss from revaluation of contingent performance obligation $13,358, and Credit Cash $16,500.
C) Debit Investment in Subsidiary and Credit Cash, $16,500.
D) Debit Goodwill and Credit Cash, $16,500.
E) No entry.