Response to the following problem:
On January 1, 2016, Parent Company acquired 80% of the common stock of Subsidiary Company for $560,000. On this date, Subsidiary had total owners' equity of $540,000, including retained earnings of $240,000. During 2016, Subsidiary had net income of $60,000 and paid no dividends.
Any excess of cost over book value is attributable to land, undervalued $10,000, and to goodwill. During 2016 and 2017, Parent has appropriately accounted for its investment in Subsidiary using the cost method.
On January 1, 2017, Parent has appropriately accounted for its investment in Subsidiary using the cost method.
On January 1, 2017, Parent held merchandise acquired from Subsidiary for $10,000. During 2017, Subsidiary sold merchandise to Parent for $100,000, of which $20,000 is held by Parent on December 31, 2017. Subsidiary's usual gross profit on affiliated sales is 40%.
On December 31, 2017, Parent still owes Subsidiary $20,000 for merchandise acquired in December.
On January 1, 2017, Parent sold to Subsidiary some equipment with a cost of $50,000 and a book value of $20,000. The sales price was $40,000. Subsidiary is depreciating the equipment over a five-year life, assuming no salvage value and using the straight-line method.
Required:
a. Using the information above and the worksheet , prepare a determination and distribution of excess schedule, and related amortization of excesses.
b. Prepare journal entries for all related transactions.
c. Prepare and complete a worksheet for consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017.
d. Prepare, in good format, consolidated financial statements for the year including the income statement and balance sheet ended December 31, 2017.
Attachment:- worksheet for consolidated financial statements.xlsx