Advanced Accounting 10th Edition by Thomas Schaefer, Joe Ben Hoyle, Timothy Doupnik

Exercise 17

On January 1, 2010, Hi-Speed.com acquired 100 percent of the common stock of Wi-Free Co.for cash of $730,000.The consideration transferred was allocated among Wi-Free's net assets as follows:
At the acquisition date, the computer software had a 4-year remaining life, and the Internet domain name was estimated to have a 10-year life.By the end of 2010, it became clear that the acquired inprocess research and development would yield no economic benefits and Hi-Speed.com recognized an impairment loss.At December 31, 2011, Wi-Free's accounts payable include a $30,000 amount owed to Hi-Speed.
The December 31, 2011, trial balances for the parent and subsidiary follow:
Required
a.Using Excel, prepare calculations showing how Hi-Speed derived the $856,000 amount for its investment in Wi-Free.
b.Using Excel, compute consolidated balances for Hi-Speed and Wi-Free.Either use a worksheet approach or compute the balances directly.