A parent company acquired an 80 interest in a subsidiary


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1. A parent company acquired an 80% interest in a subsidiary on July 1, 2015. The subsidiary closed its books on that date. The subsidiary reported net income of $60,000 for 2015, earned evenly during the year. The parent's net income, exclusive of any income of the subsidiary, was $140,000. The fair value of the subsidiary exceeded book value by $100,000. The entire difference was attributed to a patent with a 10-year life

a. What is consolidated net income for 2015?
b. What is the no controlling share of net income for 2015?

2. A parent company acquired an 80% interest in a subsidiary on January 1, 2015, at a price high enough to result in goodwill. Included in the assets of the subsidiary are inventory with a book value of $50,000 and a fair value of $55,000 and equipment with a book value of $100,000 and a fair value of $160,000. The equipment has a 5-year remaining life. What impact would the inventory and equipment, acquired in the acquisition, have on consolidated net income in 2015 and 2016?

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