Problem:
On January 1, 2009, Chamberlain Corporation pays $388,000 for a 60 percent ownership in Neville. Annual excess fair-value amortization of $15,000 results from the acquisition. On Dec 31, 2010, Neville reports revenues of $400,000 and expenses of $300,000 and Chamberlain reports revenues of $700,000 and expenses $400,000. The parent figues contain no income from the subsidiary. What is consolidated net income attributeable to the controlling interest?
Jordan, Inc,. Holds 75% of the outstand stock of Paxson Corporation. Paxson currently owes Jordan $400,000 for inventory acquired over the past few months. In preparing conslidated financial statements, what amount of this debt should be eliminated?