On 1/1/X1 Peck sells a machine with a $20,000 book value to its subsidiary Shea for $30,000. Shea intends to use the machine for 4 years. On 12/31/X2 Shea sells the machine to an outside party for $14,000. What amount of gain or (loss) for the sale of assets is reported on the consolidated financial statements?
a. loss of $6,000
b. loss of $1,000
c. gain of $4,000
d. gain of $14,000