Chapter 04 - Consolidation of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Acquired at More than Book Value

CHAPTER 4
CONSOLIDATION OF WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES ACQUIRED AT MORE THAN
BOOK VALUE
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
Q4-1 The carrying value of the investment is reduced under equity method reporting when (a)
a dividend is received from the investee, (b) a differential is amortized, (c) an impairment of
goodwill occurs, and (d) the market value of the investment declines and is less than the
carrying value and it is concluded the decline is other than temporary.
Q4-2 A differential occurs when an investor pays more than or less than underlying book value
in acquiring ownership of an investee.
(a) In the case of the cost method, no adjustments are made for amortization of the differential
on the investor's books.
(b) Under equity-method reporting the difference between the amount paid and book value
must be assigned to appropriate asset and liability accounts of the acquired company. If any
portion of the differential is assigned to an amortizable or depreciable asset, that amount must
be charged against income from the investee over the remaining economic life of the asset.
Q4-3 Amortization of a differential is the most common reason for investment income to be
lower than a proportionate share of reported income of the investee. If Turner Company has
paid more than book value for the shares of Straight Lace Company, the differential must be
assigned to identifiable assets and liabilities of the investee, or to goodwill. Those amounts
assigned to depreciable and identifiable intangible assets must be amortized and will reduce
equity-method income over the remaining economic lives of the underlying assets. Amounts
attributable to other items such as land or inventories must be treated as a reduction of income
in the period in which Straight Lace disposes of the item. Income also will be lower if the
investee has been involved in sales to related companies during the period and there are
unrealized profits from those intercompany sales; the income of the selling affiliate must be
reduced by the unrealized profits before equity-method income is computed. Finally, if Straight
Lace has preferred stock outstanding, preferred dividends must be deducted before assigning
earnings to common shareholders.
Q4-4 The differential represents the difference between the acquisition-date fair value of the
acquiree and its book value.
Q4-5 A company must acquire a subsidiary at a price equal to the subsidiarys fair value, and
that subsidiary must have a total acquisition-date fair value less than its book value.
Q4-6 Current consolidation standards require recognition of the fair value of the subsidiary's
individual assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition. At least some portion of the book value
would not be included if the fair value of a particular asset or liability was less than book value.
Q4-7 One hundred percent of the fair value of the subsidiarys assets and liabilities at the date
of acquisition should be included. The type of asset or liability will determine whether a change
in its value will be recognized following the date of acquisition.

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Q4-8 During consolidation, the differential is eliminated from the investment account and
distributed to the appropriate asset and liability accounts. This same process is followed each
time consolidated statements are prepared. The eliminating entries do not actually remove the
balance in the investment account from the parent's books; thus, the differential continues to be
a part of the investment account balance until fully amortized.
Q4-9 The investment account in the financial statements of the parent company shows its
investment in the subsidiary as a single total and therefore does not provide information on the
individual assets and liabilities held by the subsidiary, nor their relative values. The existence of
a large differential indicates the parent paid well over book value to acquire ownership of the
subsidiary. When the differential is assigned to identifiable assets or liabilities of the subsidiary,
both the consolidated balance sheet and consolidated income statement are likely to provide
information not available in the financial statements of the individual companies. The
consolidated statements are likely to provide a better picture of the assets actually being used
and the resulting income statement charges that should be reported.
Q4-10 Consolidated net income is equal to the parents income from its own operations,
excluding any investment income from consolidated subsidiaries, plus the income of each of the
consolidated subsidiaries, adjusted for any differential write-off.
Q4-11 An additional eliminating entry normally must be entered in the worksheet to expense an
appropriate portion of the amount assigned to buildings and equipment. Normally, depreciation
expense is debited and accumulated depreciation is credited.
Q4-12 If the differential arises because the fair value of land, or some other non-depreciable
asset, held by the subsidiary is greater than book value, the amount assigned to the differential
will remain constant so long as the subsidiary continues to hold the land. When the differential
arises because the fair value of depreciable or amortizable assets is greater than book value,
the amount debited to the differential account each period will decrease as the parent amortizes
an appropriate portion of the differential against investment income.
Q4-13 Push-down accounting occurs when the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary are
revalued on the subsidiary's books as a result of the purchase of shares by the parent company.
The basis of accountability that the parent company would use in accounting for its investment
in the various assets and liabilities is used to revalue the subsidiary's assets and liabilities;
thereby pushing down the parent's basis of accountability onto the books of the subsidiary.
Q4-14 Push-down accounting is considered appropriate when a subsidiary is substantially
wholly owned by the parent.
Q4-15 When the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary are revalued at the date of acquisition
there will no longer be a differential. The parent's portion of the revised carrying value of the net
assets on the books of the subsidiary will agree with the balance in the investment account
reported by the parent.

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SOLUTIONS TO CASES
C4-1 Reporting Significant Investments in Common Stock
Answers to this case can be found in the annual reports to stockholders of the companies
mentioned and in their 10-K filings with the SEC (available at www.sec.gov).
a. Before 1998, Harley-Davidson reported its investment in the common stock of Buell
Motorcycle Company using the equity method. The 49 percent investment that Harley held
since 1993 gave it the ability to significantly influence Buell. In 2003, Harley purchased all
remaining shares of Buell and, therefore, Harley fully consolidates Buell in its general-purpose
financial statements. In 2009, Harley-Davidson announced the discontinuation of Buell in order
to focus on the Harley-Davidson brand.
b. Chevron fully consolidates its controlled subsidiaries that are majority owned and variable
interest entities of which it is the primary beneficiary. The company uses pro rata consolidation
in reporting its undivided interests in oil and gas joint ventures. Chevron uses the equity method
to report its investments in affiliates over which the company exercises significant influence or
has an ownership interest of 20 to 50 percent. In applying the equity method, Chevron
recognizes in income gains and losses from changes in its proportionate dollar share of an
affiliates equity resulting from issuance of additional stock by the affiliate.
Chevron analyses any difference between the carrying value of an equity-method investment
and its underlying book value and, to the extent that it can, assigns that differential to specific
assets and liabilities. The company adjusts quarterly its equity-method income recognized from
affiliates for any write-off or amortization of the differential.
Chevron assesses it equity investments for possible impairment when events indicate a
possible impairment. If an investment has declined in value, the company evaluates the
situation to determine if the decline is other than temporary. If the decline in value is judged to
be other than temporary, the investment is written down to its fair value and a loss recognized in
income. Subsequent recoveries in value are not recognized.
c. PepsiCo reports investments in unconsolidated affiliates over which it exercises significant
influence using the equity method. Prior to 1999, equity-method income or loss from these
affiliates was included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Obviously, this is not an
appropriate classification for equity-method income from affiliates, but it could be justified if the
amounts are considered to be immaterial. In 1999, PepsiCo started reporting its income from
equity-method investments separately in the income statement. Equity-method income from
affiliates currently is reported in the consolidated income statement as bottling equity income.
d. Sears has investments in the voting securities of a number of companies that it accounts for
using the equity method. Where these investments are reported is difficult to tell from the
financial statements and notes. Apparently the amounts involved are relatively small, and the
investments are included in other assets on the balance sheet, with the income reported in other
income on the income statement.

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C4-2 Assigning an Acquisition Differential

It may be difficult to determine the amount of the differential to be assigned to the manufacturing
facilities of Ball Corporation. The equipment is relatively old and may be in varying states of
repair or operating condition. Some units may be technologically obsolete or of little value
because production needs have changed. The $600,000 estimated fair value of net assets
therefore may be difficult to document and even more difficult to assign to specific assets and
liabilities.
Inventories should be compared to sales to determine if Ball has excess balances on hand.
Factors such as the degree of salability, physical condition, and expected sales prices should be
examined as well in determining the portion of the differential to be assigned to inventory. The
LIFO inventory balances are likely to be below fair value while the FIFO balances may be
relatively close to fair value. The amount of differential assigned to inventory will be significantly
affected by the rate of change in inventory costs since the LIFO inventory method was adopted
and the relative magnitude of inventory on hand under each method.
No mention is made of patents or other intangible assets developed by Ball Corporation. While
Ball Corporation could not record as assets its expenditures on research and development, the
buyer should recognize all tangible and intangible assets at fair value before goodwill is
computed. Goodwill normally is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration given
in the acquisition and the fair value of the noncontrolling interest over the fair value of the
identifiable net assets of the acquired company. Timber must evaluate the fair value of Ball as a
whole and consider the fair value of the equity interest in Ball that it is not acquiring.
C4-3 Negative Retained Earnings
Net assets of the subsidiary increase when positive earnings results occur and decrease when
negative results occur. A negative retained earnings balance indicates that the other
stockholders' equity balances of the subsidiary exceed the reported net assets of the subsidiary.
a. The negative retained earnings balance of the subsidiary is eliminated in the consolidation
process and does not affect the dollar amounts reported in the consolidated stockholders' equity
accounts.
b. The consolidation process does not change in any substantive manner. Rather than debiting
retained earnings in the entry to eliminate the stockholders' equity balances of the subsidiary in
the consolidation worksheet, the account must be credited.
c. Goodwill is recorded whenever the fair value of the acquired company as a whole, as
evidenced by the fair value of the consideration given in the acquisition and the fair value of the
noncontrolling interest, exceeds the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. In this case
it is not known whether the fair value is above or below book value. Sloan Company recorded
losses in prior periods and may have written down all assets that had decreased in value. On
the other hand, management may have been reluctant to recognize such losses in order to
avoid reducing earnings even further. In the extreme, it may even have sold all assets that had
appreciated in value. Many factors, including the future earning power of the company, will affect
the purchase price and it is therefore difficult to determine whether goodwill will be recorded in a
situation such as this.

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C4-4 Balance Sheet Reporting Issues

a. Under the first two alternatives, the cars and associated debt would appear on Crumple's
consolidated balance sheet. In the first case the debt is recorded directly by Crumple. In the
second case, the leasing subsidiary should be fully consolidated. Although in economic
substance there may be little difference between creating a leasing subsidiary and creating a
trust to accomplish the same goals, consolidation of a trust generally has not been required
under generally accepted accounting procedures. However, the recent issuance of FASB 160
(ASC 810) changes the definition of a subsidiary to include trusts. Although the FASB is still
grappling with specifically what entities to include in consolidation, it now seems unlikely that a
trust in which another company has a controlling financial interest can escape being included in
the consolidated financial statements. If Crumple has the capability to name the directors of the
trust and to administer its activities, the activities of the trust may be carried out to benefit
Crumple in virtually the same manner as an operating corporate affiliate. The situation
presented provides an opportunity to think about the concept of control and the use of
nontraditional organization structures in carrying out the business activities of a company.
b. Crumple apparently has not considered selling additional common or preferred shares. The
sale of additional shares or use of convertible securities would be one set of options to consider.
If Crumple is willing to lease the automobiles, other leasing companies or automobile
manufacturers may be interested in participating. If the availability of rental cars is considered
important in the economic development of the states into which Crumple intends to expand, the
company may be able to negotiate low cost loans or partially forgivable loans in acquiring the
facilities and automobiles needed for expansion.
c. Some individuals may focus on the fact that Crumple will not get any residual amounts if the
trust is dissolved. However, through management charges and selection of lease rates, Crumple
is likely to be able to leave as large or small a balance in the trust as it wishes. Students may
wish to look at the financial statements of one or more leasing companies in arriving at their
recommendation(s).
From a financial reporting perspective, all three alternatives now should be reported in
essentially the same manner in the consolidated financial statements. Thus, the financial
reporting aspects of the three alternatives have become irrelevant. However, even when
different alternatives lead to different reporting treatments, the choice of an alternative should be
based on economic considerations rather than on the financial reporting effects. Even though
the three financing alternatives Crumple is considering are reported in the same manner, they
each may have different legal, tax, and economic aspects that should be considered by
Crumples management.

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C4-5 Subsidiary Ownership: AMR Corporation and International Lease

a.

(1) Airline service

(2) American Airlines, Inc.
(3) Fort Worth, Texas
(4) Delaware
(5) Delaware
(6) The New York Stock Exchange
(7) At least 10 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMR_Corporation#Airline_Subsidiaries_Divisions)
(8) All of AMRs subsidiaries are wholly owned except several subsidiaries of American
Airlines.

b.

(1) International Lease Finance Corporation leases aircraft to airlines.

(2) American International Group, Inc. is the direct owners of International Lease.
(3) Los Angeles, California
(4) California
(5) International Leases common stock is not publicly traded because the company is an
indirect wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group.
(6) American International Group, Inc., is the parent of the consolidated group. American
International is a holding company with businesses that include insurance, and related
products, financial services, and asset management.

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SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISES
E4-1 Cost versus Equity Reporting
a. Cost-method journal entries recorded by Roller Corporation:
20X5

Investment in Steam Company Stock

Cash
Record purchase of Steam Company stock.

270,000

Cash
Dividend Income
Record dividend income from Steam Company

5,000

20X6

Cash
Dividend Income
Record dividend income from Steam Company

15,000

20X7

Cash
Dividend Income
Record dividend income from Steam Company

35,000

270,000

5,000

15,000

35,000

Note: Cumulative dividends do not exceed cumulative earnings to date.

b. Equity-method journal entries recorded by Roller Corporation:

20X5

Investment in Steam Company Stock

Cash
Record purchase of Steam Company stock.
Cash
Investment in Steam Company Stock
Record dividend from Steam Company.
Investment in Steam Company Stock
Income from Steam Company
Record equity-method income.
Income from Steam Company
Investment in Steam Company Stock
Amortize differential: ($270,000 - $200,000) / 10 years

20X6

270,000

5,000

20,000

7,000

Cash
Investment in Steam Company Stock
Record dividend from Steam Company.

15,000

Investment in Steam Company Stock

Income from Steam Company
Record equity-method income.

40,000

Income from Steam Company

Investment in Steam Company Stock
Amortize differential.

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7,000

270,000

5,000

20,000

7,000

15,000

40,000

7,000

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20X7

Cash
Investment in Steam Company Stock
Record dividend from Steam Company.

35,000

Investment in Steam Company Stock

Income from Steam Company
Record equity-method income.

20,000

Income from Steam Company

Investment in Steam Company Stock
Amortize differential.

7,000

35,000

20,000

7,000

E4-2 Differential Assigned to Patents

Journal entries recorded by Power Corporation:
20X2

20X3

Investment in Snow Corporation Stock

Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Record purchase of Snow Corporation stock

1,080,000

Cash
Investment in Snow Corporation Stock
Record dividend from Snow Corporation

20,000

Investment in Snow Corporation Stock

Income from Snow Corporation
Record equity-method income

56,000

Income from Snow Corporation

Investment in Snow Corporation Stock
Amortize differential: ($1,080,000 - $980,000) / 8 years

12,500

Cash
Investment in Snow Corporation Stock
Record dividend from Snow Corporation

10,000

Income from Snow Corporation

Investment in Snow Corporation Stock
Record equity-method loss

44,000

Income from Snow Corporation

Investment in Snow Corporation Stock
Amortize differential

12,500

4-8

270,000
810,000

20,000

56,000

12,500

10,000

44,000

12,500

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E4-3 Differential Assigned to Copyrights

Journal entries recorded by Best Corporation:
20X7

20X8

Investment in Flair Company Stock

Cash
Bonds Payable
Record purchase of Flair Company stock.

694,000

Cash
Investment in Flair Company Stock
Record dividend from Flair Company

24,000

Income from Flair Company

Investment in Flair Company Stock
Record equity-method loss

88,000

Income from Flair Company

Investment in Flair Company Stock
Amortize differential:
Book value of assets
Book value of liabilities
Net book value
Land fair value increment
Fair value of net assets
Amount paid
Differential
Period of amortization (years)
Amortization per period

9,750

24,000
670,000

24,000

88,000

9,750

$740,000
(140,000)
$600,000
16,000
$616,000
694,000
$ 78,000

8
$ 9,750

Cash
Investment in Flair Company Stock
Record dividend from Flair Company

24,000

Investment in Flair Company Stock

Income from Flair Company
Record equity-method income

120,000

Income from Flair Company

Investment in Flair Company Stock
Amortize differential

9,750

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24,000

120,000

9,750

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E4-4 Differential Attributable to Depreciable Assets

a. Journal entries recorded by Capital Corporation using the equity method:
20X4

Investment in Cook Company Stock

Cash
Record purchase of Cook Company Stock.
Cash
Investment in Cook Company Stock
Record dividend from Cook Company
Investment in Cook Company Stock
Income from Cook Company
Record equity-method income

20X5

340,000

6,000

10,000

Income from Cook Company

Investment in Cook Company Stock
Amortize differential: (340,000 300,000) / 10 years

4,000

Cash
Investment in Cook Company Stock
Record dividend from Cook Company

9,000

Investment in Cook Company Stock

Income from Cook Company
Record equity-method income

20,000

Income from Cook Company

Investment in Cook Company Stock
Amortize differential

4,000

340,000

6,000

10,000

4,000

9,000

20,000

4,000

b. Journal entries recorded by Capital Corporation using the cost method:

20X4

20X5

Investment in Cook Company Stock

Cash
Record purchase of Cook Company Stock.

340,000

Cash
Dividend Income
Record dividend income from Cook Company.

6,000

Cash
Dividend Income
Record dividend income from Cook Company.

9,000

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340,000

6,000

9,000

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E4-5 Investment Income

Brindle Company reported equity-method income of $52,000, computed as follows:
Proportionate share of reported income
Amortization of differential:
Land ($108,000: not amortized)
Equipment ($80,000 / 5 years)
Goodwill ($0: not amortized)
Investment Income

$68,000
$ -016,000
-0-

Assignment of differential
Purchase price
Proportionate share of book value of net assets
($690,000 - $230,000)
Differential
Differential assigned to land
Differential assigned to equipment
Differential assigned to goodwill

(16,000)
$52,000

$648,000
(460,000)
$ 188,000
(108,000)
(80,000)
$
0

E4-6 Determination of Purchase Price

Investment account balance December 31, 20X6

$161,000

Increase in account balance during 20X5:

Proportionate share of income
Amortize differential ($28,000 / 8 years)
Dividend received

$ 33,000
(3,500)
(15,000)

(14,500)

Decrease in account balance during 20X6:

Proportionate share of income
Amortize differential ($28,000 / 8 years)
Dividend received

$ 6,000
(3,500)
(12,000)

9,500

Investment account balance at date of purchase

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$156,000

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E4-7 Correction of Error

Required correcting entry:
Investment in Case Products Stock
Dividend Income
Income from Case Products
Retained Earnings
Computation of correction of investment account
Addition to account for investment income:
20X6: $16,000
20X7: $24,000
20X8: $32,000
Deduction for dividends received:
20X6: $6,000
20X7: $8,000
20X8: $8,000
Amortization of differential:
Purchase price
Proportionate share of book value of net assets
($10,000 + $30,000)
Amount of differential
Amortization for 3 years [($16,000 / 8) x 3]
Required correction of investment account

44,000
8,000

$16,000
24,000
32,000

$72,000

$ 6,000
8,000
8,000

(22,000)

$56,000
(40,000)
$16,000

Computation of correction of retained earnings of Grand Corporation

Dividend income recorded in 20X6: $6,000
$ 6,000
20X7: $8,000
8,000
Equity-method income in 20X6: ($16,000 - $2,000)
20X7: ($24,000 - $2,000)
Required correction of retained earnings

30,000
22,000

$14,000
22,000

(6,000)
$44,000

($14,000)
36,000
$22,000

E4-8 Differential Assigned to Land and Equipment

Journal entries recorded by Rod Corporation:
(1) Investment in Stafford Corporation Stock
Cash
Record purchase of Stafford Stock.
(2) Cash
Investment in Stafford Corporation Stock
Record dividend from Stafford
(3) Investment in Stafford Corporation Stock
Income from Stafford
Record equity-method income
(4) Income from Stafford
Investment in Stafford Corporation Stock

4-12

65,000

4,500

12,000

1,000

65,000

4,500

12,000

1,000

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Amortize differential assigned to equipment.

E4-9 Equity Entries with Goodwill
Journal entries recorded following purchase:
(1) Investment in Turner Corporation Stock
Cash
Record purchase of Turner stock.
(2) Cash
Investment in Turner Corporation Stock
Record dividend from Turner
(3) Investment in Turner Corporation Stock
Income from Turner Corporation
Record equity-method income

437,500

3,200

16,000

(4) Income from Turner Corporation Stock

10,000
Investment in Turner Corporation
Write off differential assigned to inventory carried on FIFO basis
(5) Income from Turner Corporation Stock
9,000
Investment in Turner Corporation
Amortize differential assigned to buildings and equipment:
[$240,000 - ($300,000 - $150,000)] / 10 years
E4-10 Multiple-Choice Questions on Consolidation Process
1. c
2. d [AICPA Adapted]
3. d
4. b
5. a
E4-11 Multiple-Choice Questions on Consolidation [AICPA Adapted]
1. c
2. a
3. d
4. c $400,000 = $1,700,000 - $1,300,000

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437,500

3,200

16,000

10,000

9,000

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E4-12 Eliminating Entries with Differential

a.
Equity Method Entries on Tower Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Brown Co.
100,000
Cash
Record the initial investment in Brown Co.

100,000

Book Value Calculations:

Retained
Total Book
Value
Original book value

57,000

Common
Stock
20,000

+
Earnings
37,000

1/1/X8
Goodwill = 18,000

Identifiable excess
= 25,000

$100,000
Initial
investment
in Brown
Co.

100%
Book value =
57,000

Basic Elimination Entry

Common stock
Retained earnings
Investment in Brown Co.

20,000
37,000
57,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Balances

Total
43,000

Inventory
5,000

Buildings &
Equipment
20,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Inventory
5,000
Buildings & Equipment
20,000
Goodwill
18,000
Investment in Brown Co.

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43,000

Goodwill
18,000

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E4-12 (continued)

Acquisition Price

Investment in
Brown Co.
100,000
57,000
43,000

Basic
Excess Reclass.

b.

Journal entries used to record transactions, adjust account balances, and close income
and revenue accounts at the end of the period are recorded in the company's books and
change the reported balances. On the other hand, eliminating entries are entered only in
the consolidation worksheet to facilitate the preparation of consolidated financial
statements. As a result, they do not change the balances recorded in the company's
accounts and must be reentered each time a consolidation worksheet is prepared.

E4-13 Balance Sheet Consolidation

Equity Method Entries on Reed Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Thorne Corp.
395,000
Cash

395,000

Book Value Calculations:

Retained
Total Book
Value
Original book
value

360,000

Common
Stock
120,000

1/1/X4
Goodwill = 19,000

Identifiable excess
= 16,000

100%
Book value =
360,000

$395,000
Initial
investment
in Thorne
Corp.

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+
Earnings
240,000

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Basic Elimination Entry

Common stock
Retained earnings
Investment in Thorne Corp.

120,000
240,000
360,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Total
=
Buildings
Balances
35,000
(20,000)

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Inventory
36,000
Goodwill
19,000
Buildings
Investment in Thorne Corp.

Acquisition Price

Investment in
Thorne Corp.
395,000
360,000
35,000
0

Inventory
36,000

Goodwill
19,000

20,000
35,000

Basic
Excess Reclass.

E4-14 Acquisition with Differential

a. Goodwill is $60,000, computed as follows:
Book value of Conger's net assets:
Common stock outstanding
Retained earnings
Fair value increment:
Land ($100,000 - $80,000
Buildings ($400,000 - $220,000)
Fair value of net assets
Fair value of consideration given
Goodwill

$ 80,000
130,000
$ 20,000
180,000

b.
Equity Method Entries on Road Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Conger Corp.
470,000
Cash
Record the initial investment in Conger Corp.

4-16

470,000

$210,000
200,000
$410,000
(470,000)
$ 60,000

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Book Value Calculations:

Retained
Total Book
Value
Original book value

210,000

Common
Stock
80,000

+
Earnings
130,000

1/1/X2
Goodwill = 60,000

Identifiable excess
= 200,000

100%
Book value =
210,000

Basic Elimination Entry

Common stock
Retained earnings
Investment in Conger Corp.

$470,000
Initial
investment
in Conger
Corp.

80,000
130,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Total
=
Land
Balances
260,000
20,000

210,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Land
20,000
Buildings
180,000
Goodwill
60,000
Investment in Conger Corp.

4-17

Buildings
180,000

260,000

Goodwill
60,000

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E4-15 Balance Sheet Worksheet with Differential

a.
Equity Method Entries on Blank Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Faith Corp.
189,000
Cash
Record the initial investment in Faith Corp.

189,000

Book Value Calculations:

Retained
Total Book
Value
Original book
value

Common
Stock

150,000

+
Earnings

60,000

90,000

1/1/X2
Goodwill = 0

Identifiable excess
= 39,000

$189,000
Initial
investment
in Faith
Corp.

100%
Book value =
150,000

Basic Elimination Entry

Common stock
Retained earnings
Investment in Faith Corp.

60,000
90,000
150,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Balances

Total
39,000

Inventory
24,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Inventory
24,000
Buildings & Equipment
15,000
Investment in Faith Corp.

4-18

Buildings &
Equipment
15,000

39,000

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E4-15 (continued)

Acquisition Price

Investment in
Faith Corp.
189,000
150,000
39,000
0

Basic
Excess Reclass.

b.
Elimination Entries

Blank
Corp.

Faith
Corp.

Cash

26,000

18,000

44,000

Accounts Receivable

87,000

37,000

124,000

Inventory

110,000

60,000

24,000

194,000

Buildings & Equipment (net)

220,000

150,000

15,000

385,000

Investment in Faith Corp.

189,000

DR

CR

Consolidated

Balance Sheet

150,000

39,000
Goodwill

Total Assets

632,000

265,000

Accounts Payable

92,000

35,000

Notes Payable

150,000

80,000

Common Stock

100,000

60,000

60,000

100,000

Retained Earnings

290,000

90,000

90,000

290,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

632,000

265,000

150,000

4-19

39,000

189,000

747,000
127,000
230,000

747,000

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E4-16 Worksheet for Wholly Owned Subsidiary

a.
Equity Method Entries on Gold Enterprises Books:
Investment in Premium Builders
167,000
Cash
167,000
Record the initial investment in Premium Builders
Book Value Calculations:
Retained
Total Book
Value
Original book
value

Common
Stock

150,000

+
Earnings

140,000

10,000

1/1/X5
Goodwill = 0

Identifiable excess
= 17,000

100%
Book value =
150,000

$167,000
Initial
investment
in Premium
Builders

Basic Elimination Entry

Common stock
Retained earnings
Investment in Premium Builders
Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:
Cash and
Total = Receivables +
Balances 17,000
(2,000)

140,000
10,000
150,000

Inventory
7,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Inventory
7,000
Buildings & Equipment
12,000
Cash and Receivables
Investment in Premium Builders

4-20

Buildings &
Equipment
12,000

2,000
17,000

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E4-16 (continued)

Acquisition Price

Investment in
Premium Builders
167,000
150,000
17,000
0

Basic
Excess Reclass.

b.
Elimination Entries

Gold
Enterprises

Premium
Builders

80,000

30,000

Inventory

150,000

350,000

7,000

Buildings & Equipment (net)

430,000

80,000

12,000

Investment in Premium Builders

167,000

DR

CR

Consolidated

Balance Sheet
Cash and Receivables

2,000

108,000
507,000
522,000

150,000

17,000
Total Assets

827,000

460,000

Current Liabilities

100,000

110,000

Long-Term Debt

400,000

200,000

Common Stock

200,000

140,000

140,000

200,000

Retained Earnings

127,000

10,000

10,000

127,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

827,000

460,000

150,000

c.

19,000

169,000

1,137,000
210,000
600,000

1,137,000

Gold Enterprises and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheet
January 1, 20X5

Cash and Receivables

Inventory
Buildings and
Equipment (net)

$ 108,000
507,000

Total Assets

$1,137,000

522,000

Current Liabilities
Long-Term Debt
Common Stock
Retained Earnings
Total Liabilities &
Stockholders' Equity

4-21

$200,000
127,000

$ 210,000
600,000
327,000
$1,137,000

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E4-17 Computation of Consolidated Balances

a. Inventory

$ 140,000

b. Land

$ 60,000

c.

$ 550,000

Buildings and Equipment

d. Goodwill:

Fair value of consideration given

Book value of net assets
at acquisition
Fair value increment for:
Inventory
Land
Buildings and equipment
Fair value of net assets
at acquisition
Balance assigned to goodwill

$ 576,000
$450,000
20,000
(10,000)
70,000
(530,000)
$ 46,000

e. Investment in Astor Corporation: Nothing would be reported; the balance in the

investment account is eliminated.
E4-18 Multiple-Choice Questions on Balance Sheet Consolidation
1.

$215,000

$130,000 + $85,000

2.

$23,000

$198,000 ($405,000 - $265,000 + $15,000 + $20,000)

3.

$1,109,000

Total Assets of Top Corp.

Less: Investment in Sun Corp.
Book value of assets of Top Corp.
Book value of assets of Sun Corp.
Total book value
Payment in excess of book value
($198,000 - $140,000)
Total assets reported

$ 844,000
(198,000)
$ 646,000
405,000
$1,051,000
58,000
$1,109,000

4.

$701,500

($61,500 + $95,000 + $280,000) + ($28,000 + $37,000

+ $200,000)

5.

$257,500

The amount reported by Top Corporation

6.

$407,500

The amount reported by Top Corporation

4-22

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E4-19 Wholly Owned Subsidiary with Differential

a.
Equity Method Entries on Winston Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Canton Corp.
178,000
Cash
Record the initial investment in Canton Corp.

178,000

Investment in Canton Corp.

30,000
Income from Canton Corp.
30,000
Record Winston Corp.'s 100% share of Canton Corp.'s 20X3 income
Cash
12,000
Investment in Canton Corp.
12,000
Record Winston Corp.'s 100% share of Canton Corp.'s 20X3 dividend
4,00
Income from Canton Corp.
Investment in Canton Corp.
Record amortization of excess acquisition price

0
4,000

b.
Book Value Calculations:
Retained

Original book value

+ Net Income
- Dividends
Ending book value

Total Book
Value
150,000
30,000
(12,000)
168,000

Common
Stock
60,000

60,000

+
Earnings
90,000
30,000
(12,000)
108,000

1/1/X3

12/31/X3

Goodwill = 0

Goodwill = 0

Identifiable excess
= 28,000

Excess = 24,000

100%
Book value =
150,000

$178,000
Initial
investment
in Canton
Corp.

4-23

100%
Book value =
168,000

$192,000
Net
investment in
Canton Corp.

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E4-19 (continued)
Basic Elimination Entry
Common stock
Retained earnings
Income from Canton Corp.
Dividends declared
Investment in Canton Corp.

60,000
90,000
30,000
12,000
168,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Beginning Balances
Changes
Ending Balances

Total
28,000
(4,000)
24,000

Equipment
28,000

Acc.
Depr.
(4,000)
(4,000)

28,000

Amortized excess value reclassification entry:

Depreciation expense
4,000
Income from Canton Corp.

4,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Equipment
28,000
Accumulated depreciation
Investment in Canton Corp.

Acquisition Price
100% Net Income

Ending Balance

Investment in
Canton Corp.
178,000
30,000
12,000
4,000
192,000

4,000
24,000
Income from
Canton Corp.

100% Dividends
Excess Val. Amort.

168,000

Basic

24,000

Excess Reclass.

4-25

30,000

100% Net Income

26,000

Ending Balance

4,000
30,000
4,000
0

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E4-20 Basic Consolidation Worksheet

a.
Equity Method Entries on Blake Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Shaw Corp.
150,000
Cash
Record the initial investment in Shaw Corp.

150,000

Investment in Shaw Corp.

30,000
Income from Shaw Corp.
30,000
Record Blake Corp.'s 100% share of Shaw Corp.'s 20X3 income
Cash
10,000
Investment in Shaw Corp.
10,000
Record Blake Corp.'s 100% share of Shaw Corp.'s 20X3 dividend
Book Value Calculations:
Retained

Original book value

+ Net Income
- Dividends
Ending book value

Total Book
Value
150,000
30,000
(10,000)
170,000

Common
Stock
100,000

100,000

+
Earnings
50,000
30,000
(10,000)
70,000

1/1/X3

12/31/X3

Goodwill = 0

Goodwill = 0

Identifiable excess
=0

100%
Book value =
150,000

$150,000
Initial
investment
in Shaw
Corp.

4-26

Excess = 0

100%
Book value =
170,000

$170,000
Net
investment in
Shaw Corp.

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E4-20 (continued)
Basic Elimination Entry
Common stock
Retained earnings
Income from Shaw Corp.
Dividends declared
Investment in Shaw Corp.

Acquisition Price
100% Net Income

100,000
50,000
30,000
10,000
170,000

Investment in
Shaw Corp.
150,000
30,000
10,000

Ending Balance

Income from
Shaw Corp.

170,000
170,000

30,000

100% Net Income

30,000

Ending Balance

100%
Dividends

Basic

30,000
0

4-27

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E4-20 (continued)
b.
Elimination Entries

Blake
Corp.

Shaw
Corp.

Sales

200,000

120,000

320,000

Less: Depreciation Expense

(25,000)

(15,000)

(40,000)

(105,000)

(75,000)

DR

CR

Consolidated

Income Statement

Less: Other Expenses

Income from Shaw Corp.
Net Income

30,000

(180,000)
30,000

100,000

30,000

30,000

100,000

Beginning Balance

230,000

50,000

50,000

Net Income

100,000

30,000

30,000

Less: Dividends Declared

(40,000)

(10,000)

Ending Balance

290,000

70,000

Current Assets

145,000

105,000

250,000

Depreciable Assets (net)

325,000

225,000

550,000

Investment in Shaw Corp.

170,000

Total Assets

640,000

330,000

Current Liabilities

50,000

40,000

90,000

Long-Term Debt

100,000

120,000

220,000

Common Stock

200,000

100,000

100,000

Retained Earnings

290,000

70,000

80,000

10,000

290,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

640,000

330,000

180,000

10,000

800,000

Statement of Retained Earnings

80,000

230,000
0

100,000

10,000

(40,000)

10,000

290,000

Balance Sheet

4-28

170,000

170,000

800,000

200,000

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E4-21 Basic Consolidation Worksheet for Second Year

a.
Equity Method Entries on Blake Corp.'s Books:
35,00
Investment in Shaw Corp.
0
Income from Shaw Corp.
35,000
Record Blake Corp.'s 100% share of Shaw Corp.'s 20X4 income
15,00
Cash
0
Investment in Shaw Corp.
15,000
Record Blake Corp.'s 100% share of Shaw Corp.'s 20X4 dividend
Book Value Calculations:
Retained

Original book value

+ Net Income
- Dividends
Ending book value

Total Book
Value
170,000
35,000
(15,000)
190,000

Common
Stock
100,000

100,000

+
Earnings
70,000
35,000
(15,000)
90,000

1/1/X4

12/31/X4

Goodwill = 0

Goodwill = 0

Identifiable excess
=0

100%
Book value =
170,000

$170,000
Net
investment
in Shaw
Corp.

4-29

Excess = 0

100%
Book value =
190,000

$190,000
Net
investment in
Shaw Corp.

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E4-21 (continued)
Basic elimination entry
Common stock
Retained earnings
Income from Shaw Corp.
Dividends declared
Investment in Shaw Corp.

Beginning Balance
100% Net Income

Ending Balance

100,000
70,000
35,000
15,000
190,000

Investment in
Shaw Corp.
170,000
35,000

Income from
Shaw Corp.

15,000

100%
Dividends

190,000

Basic

190,000
0

35,000

100% Net Income

35,000

Ending Balance

35,000
0

4-30

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E4-21 (continued)
b.
Elimination Entries
Blake
Corp.

Shaw
Corp.

Sales

230,000

Less: Depreciation Expense

(25,000)
(150,000
)

140,000
(15,000
)
(90,000
)

DR

Consolidate
d

CR

Income Statement

Less: Other Expenses

370,000
(40,000)
(240,000)

Income from Shaw Corp.

35,000

35,000

Net Income

90,000

35,000

35,000

290,000

70,000

70,000

90,000

35,000
(15,000
)

35,000

0
0

90,000

Statement of Retained
Earnings
Beginning Balance
Net Income
Less: Dividends Declared
Ending Balance

(50,000)
330,000

90,000

Current Assets

210,000

150,000

Depreciable Assets (net)

300,000

210,000

105,00
0

290,000
0

90,000

15,000

(50,000)

15,000

330,000

Balance Sheet

Investment in Shaw Corp.

190,000

Total Assets

700,000

360,000

Current Liabilities

70,000

50,000

Long-Term Debt

100,000

120,000

Common Stock

200,000

100,000

Retained Earnings

330,000

90,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

700,000

360,000

4-31

360,000
510,000

190,00
0
190,00
0

0
870,000
120,000
220,000

100,00
0
105,00
0
205,00
0

200,000
15,000

330,000

15,000

870,000

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E4-22 Consolidation Worksheet with Differential

a.
Equity Method Entries on Kennelly Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Short Co.
180,000
Cash
180,000
Record the initial investment in Short Co.
Investment in Short Co.
30,000
Income from Short Co.
30,000
Record Kennelly Corp.'s 100% share of Short Co.'s 20X5 income
Cash
10,000
Investment in Short Co.
10,000
Record Kennelly Corp.'s 100% share of Short Co.'s 20X5
dividend
Income from Short Co.
5,000
Investment in Short Co.
Record amortization of excess acquisition price

5,000

Book Value Calculations:

Retained

Original book value

+ Net Income
- Dividends
Ending book value

Total Book
Value
150,000
30,000
(10,000)
170,000

Common
Stock
100,000

100,000

4-32

+
Earnings
50,000
30,000
(10,000)
70,000

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1/1/X5

12/31/X5

Goodwill = 0

Goodwill = 0

Identifiable excess
= 30,000

Excess = 25,000

100%
Book value =
150,000

Basic elimination entry

Common stock
Retained earnings
Income from Short Co.
Dividends declared
Investment in Short Co.

$180,000
Initial
investment
in Short Co.

100%
Book value =
170,000

100,000
50,000
30,000
10,000
170,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Depreciable
Total
=
Assets
Beginning balance
30,000
30,000
Changes
(5,000)
Ending balance
25,000
30,000

Amortized excess value reclassification entry:

Depreciation expense
5,000
Income from Short Co.
Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:
Depreciable Assets
30,000
Accumulated depreciation
Investment in Short Co.

4-33

Acc.
Depr.
0
(5,000)
(5,000)

5,000

5,000
25,000

$195,000
Net
investment in
Short Co.

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Investment in
Short Co.
Acquisition
Price
100% Net
Income

180,000
30,000
10,000
5,000

Ending Balance

Income from
Short Co.

100% Dividends
Excess Val. Amort.
Basic

25,000

Excess Reclass.

4-34

100% Net
Income

25,000

Ending Balance

5,000

195,000
170,000

30,000

30,000
5,000
0

Chapter 04 - Consolidation of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Acquired at More than Book Value

E4-22 (continued)
b.
Elimination Entries
Kennelly
Corp.

Short
Co.

Sales

200,000

Less: Depreciation Expense

Less: Other Expenses

(25,000)
(105,000
)

120,000
(15,000
)
(75,000
)

Income from Short Co.

25,000

Net Income

95,000

DR

CR

Consolidate
d

Income Statement
320,000
5,000

(45,000)
(180,000)

30,000

5,000

30,000

35,000

5,000

95,000

230,000

50,000

50,000

95,000

35,000

85,000

Statement of Retained Earning

Beginning Balance
Net Income

230,000

Less: Dividends Declared

(40,000)

30,000
(10,000
)

5,000

95,000

10,000

(40,000)

Ending Balance

285,000

70,000

15,000

285,000

Cash

15,000

5,000

20,000

Accounts Receivable

30,000

40,000

70,000

Inventory

70,000

60,000

130,000

Depreciable Assets (net)

325,000

225,000

Investment in Short Co.

195,000

5,000
170,00
0

635,000

330,000

25,000
200,00
0

50,000

40,000

90,000

Notes Payable

100,000

120,000

220,000

Common Stock

200,000

100,000

100,000

Retained Earnings

285,000

70,000

85,000

15,000

285,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

635,000

330,000

185,000

15,000

795,000

Balance Sheet

Total Assets
Accounts Payable

4-35

30,000

30,000

575,000
0

795,000

200,000

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E4-23 Consolidation Worksheet for Subsidiary

a.
Equity Method Entries on Land Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Growth Co.
170,000
Cash
Record the initial investment in Growth Co.

170,000

Investment in Growth Co.

35,000
Income from Growth Co.
35,000
Record Land Corp.'s 100% share of Growth Co.'s 20X4 income
Cash
15,000
Investment in Growth Co.
15,000
Record Land Corp.'s 100% share of Growth Co.'s 20X4 dividend

Book Value Calculations:

Retained

Original book value

+ Net Income
- Dividends
Ending book value

Total Book
Value
170,000
35,000
(15,000)
190,000

Common
Stock
100,000

100,000

+
Earnings
70,000
35,000
(15,000)
90,000

1/1/X4

12/31/X4

Goodwill = 0

Goodwill = 0

Identifiable excess
=0

100%
Book value =
170,000

$170,000
Initial
investment
in Growth
Co.

4-36

Excess = 0

100%
Book value =
190,000

$190,000
Net
investment in
Growth Co.

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E4-23 (continued)
Basic Elimination Entry
Common stock
Retained earnings
Income from Growth Co.
Dividends declared
Investment in Growth Co.

100,000
70,000
35,000
15,000
190,000

Optional accumulated depreciation elimination entry

Accumulated depreciation
75,000
Building & equipment
75,000
Investment in
Growth Co.
Acquisition
Price
100% Net
Income

170,000
35,000
15,000

Ending Balance

Income from
Growth Co.
100% Net
Income

35,000

Ending Balance

100% Dividends

190,000
190,000

35,000

Basic

35,000
0

4-37

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E4-23 (continued)
b.
Land
Corp.

Growth
Co.

Elimination Entries
DR

CR

Consolidated

Income Statement
Sales

230,000

140,000

370,000

Less: Depreciation Expense

(25,000)

(15,000)

(40,000)

(150,000)

(90,000)

(240,000)

Less: Other Expenses

Income from Growth Co.

35,000

35,000

Net Income

90,000

35,000

35,000

318,000

70,000

70,000

90,000

35,000

35,000

Less: Dividends Declared

(50,000)

(15,000)

Ending Balance

358,000

90,000

Current Assets

238,000

150,000

Depreciable Assets

500,000

300,000

(200,000)

(90,000)

0
0

90,000

Statement of Retained Earnings

Beginning Balance
Net Income

105,000

318,000
0

90,000

15,000

(50,000)

15,000

358,000

Balance Sheet

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

388,000
75,000
75,000

725,000
(215,000)

Investment in Growth Co.

190,000

Total Assets

728,000

360,000

Current Liabilities

70,000

50,000

120,000

Long-Term Debt

100,000

120,000

220,000

Common Stock

200,000

100,000

100,000

Retained Earnings

358,000

90,000

105,000

15,000

358,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

728,000

360,000

205,000

15,000

898,000

4-38

75,000

190,000

265,000

898,000

200,000

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E4-24 Push-Down Accounting

a. Entry to record acquisition of Louis stock on books of Jefferson:
Investment in Louis Corporation Stock
Cash

789,000

789,000

b. Entry to record revaluation of assets on books of Louis Corporation:

Land
Buildings
Equipment
Revaluation Capital

15,000
50,000
20,000

85,000

c. Investment elimination entry in consolidation worksheet (no other entries needed):

Common Stock Louis Corporation
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings
Revaluation Capital
Investment in Louis Corporation Stock

200,000
425,000
79,000
85,000

789,000

Book Value
Calculations:

Orig. book
value

Retain
Total
Comm
Additio
ed
=
+
+
Book
on
nal
Earnin
Value
Stock
Capital
gs
789,0
200,0
425,0
79,000
00
00
00

4-39

Revalua
tion
Capital
85,0
00

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SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS
P4-25 Assignment of Differential in Worksheet
a.
Equity Method Entries on Teresa Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Sally Enterprises
290,000
Cash
Record the initial investment in Sally Enterprises

290,000

Book Value Calculations:

Retained
Total Book
Value
Original book value

250,000

Common
Stock

+
Earnings

100,000

150,000

1/1/X4
Goodwill = 30,000

Identifiable excess
= 10,000

100%
Book value =
250,000

Basic Elimination Entry

Common stock
Retained earnings
Investment in Sally Enterprises

$290,000
Initial
investment
in Sally
Enterprises

100,000
150,000
250,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Total = Buildings & Equipment
Balances 40,000
10,000

4-40

Goodwill
30,000

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Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Buildings & Equipment
10,000
Goodwill
30,000
Investment in Sally Enterprises
P4-25 (continued)

40,000

Optional accumulated depreciation elimination entry

Accumulated depreciation
65,000
Building & equipment
65,000

Acquisition Price

Investment in
Sally Enterprises
290,000
250,000
40,000
0

Basic
Excess Reclass.

Teresa
Corp.

Sally
Enterprises

Elimination Entries
DR

CR

Consolidated

Balance Sheet
Cash and Receivables

40,000

20,000

60,000

Inventory

95,000

40,000

135,000

Land

80,000

90,000

400,000

230,000

10,000

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

(175,000)

(65,000)

65,000

Investment in Sally Enterprises

290,000

Buildings & Equipment

170,000
65,000

575,000
(175,000)

250,000

40,000
Goodwill
Total Assets
Accounts Payable

30,000
730,000

315,000

60,000

15,000

75,000

30,000
355,000

795,000
75,000

Notes Payable

100,000

50,000

Common Stock

300,000

100,000

100,000

300,000

Retained Earnings

270,000

150,000

150,000

270,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

730,000

315,000

250,000

4-41

150,000

795,000

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P4-25 (continued)

b.

Teresa Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheet
January 1, 20X4
Cash and Receivables
Inventory
Land
Buildings and Equipment
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Goodwill
Total Assets

$575,000
(175,000)

Accounts Payable
Notes Payable
Common Stock
Retained Earnings
Total Liabilities and
Stockholders' Equity

$300,000
270,000

$ 60,000
135,000
170,000
400,000
30,000
$795,000
$ 75,000
150,000
570,000
$795,000

P4-26 Computation of Consolidated Balances

a.

Inventories ($110,000 + $170,000)

$280,000

b.

Buildings and Equipment (net) ($350,000 + $375,000)

$725,000

c.

Investment in Decibel stock will be fully eliminated and will not

appear in the consolidated balance sheet.

d.

Goodwill Fair value of consideration given

Fair value of Decibel's net assets:
Cash and receivables
Inventory
Buildings and equipment (net)
Accounts payable
Notes payable
Fair value of net identifiable
assets
Goodwill to be reported

$280,000
$ 40,000
170,000
375,000
(90,000)
(250,000)
(245,000)
$ 35,000

Note: Goodwill on books of Decibel is not an identifiable asset and therefore

is not included in the computation of Decibel's net identifiable assets at the
date of acquisition.
e.

Common Stock

$400,000

f.

Retained Earnings

$105,000

4-42

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P4-27 Balance Sheet Consolidation [AICPA Adapted]

We note that the printer moved the stockholders equity table item #5 refers to. It appears
below the balance sheets on p. 199.
Equity Method Entries on Case Inc.'s Books:
Investment in Frey Inc.
Cash
Record the initial investment in Frey Inc.

2,260,000
2,260,000

Investment in Frey Inc.

580,000
Income from Frey Inc.
Record Case Inc.'s 100% share of Frey Inc.'s 20X4 income

580,000

Cash
160,000
Investment in Frey Inc.
Record Case Inc.'s 100% share of Frey Inc.'s 20X4 dividend

160,000

Book Value Calculations:

Original book value

+ Net Income
- Dividends

Total
Book
Value
2,010,000
580,000
(160,000)

Ending book value

2,430,000

Common
Stock
1,000,000

1,000,000

Retained
Earnings
820,000
580,000
(160,000)

1,240,000

1/1/X4

12/31/X4

Goodwill = 0

Goodwill = 0

Identifiable excess
= 250,000

Excess = 250,000

100%
Book value =
2,010,000

$2,260,000
Initial
investment
in Frey Inc.

4-43

100%
Book value =
2,430,000

Additional
Paid-In
Capital
190,000

190,000

$2,680,000
Net
investment in
Frey Inc.

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P4-27 (continued)
Basic elimination entry
Common stock
Retained earnings
Income from Frey Inc.
Additional Paid-In Capital
Dividends declared
Investment in Frey Inc.

1,000,000
820,000
580,000
190,000
160,000
2,430,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Total
=
Land
Beginning balance
250,000
250,000
Changes
0
0
Ending balance
250,000
250,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Land
250,000
Investment in Frey Inc.

Acquisition Price
100% Net Income

Investment in
Frey Inc.
2,260,000
580,000
160,000

Ending Balance

250,000
Income from
Frey Inc.
100% Net Income

580,000

Ending Balance

100% Dividends

2,680,000
2,430,000
250,000

580,000

Basic
Excess Reclass.

580,000
0

4-44

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P4-27 (continued)
Elimination Entries
Case Inc.

Frey Inc.

DR

CR

Consolidated

825,000

330,000

1,155,000

Balance Sheet
Cash
Accounts and Other Receivables

2,140,000

835,000

2,975,000

Inventory

2,310,000

1,045,000

3,355,000

650,000

300,000

Depreciable Assets (net)

4,575,000

1,980,000

Investment in Frey Inc.

2,680,000

Land

250,000

1,200,000
6,555,000
2,430,000

250,000
Long-Term Investments & Other
Assets

865,000

385,000

1,250,000

Total Assets

14,045,000

4,875,000

Accounts Payable and Other Cur.

Liabilities

2,465,000

1,145,000

3,610,000

Long-Term Debt

1,900,000

1,300,000

3,200,000

Common Stock

3,200,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

3,200,000

Additional Paid-In Capital

2,100,000

190,000

190,000

2,100,000

Retained Earnings

4,380,000

1,240,000

820,000

4,380,000

250,000

2,680,000

16,490,000

580,000
160,000
Total Liabilities & Equity

14,045,000

4,875,000

4-45

2,590,000

16,490,000

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P4-28 Consolidated Balance Sheet

a.
Basic elimination entry
Common Stock
Retained Earnings
Investment in Lake Corp.

100,000
120,000
220,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Buildings & Equipment
Accumulated Depreciation
Investment in Lake Corp.

40,000
8,000
32,000

Optional accumulated depreciation elimination entry

Accumulated depreciation
Building & equipment

75,000
75,000

b.
Thompson
Co.

Lake
Corp.

Elimination Entries
DR

CR

Consolidated

Balance Sheet
Cash

30,000

20,000

50,000

100,000

40,000

140,000

60,000

50,000

110,000

500,000

350,000

40,000

75,000

815,000

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

(230,000)

(75,000)

75,000

8,000

(238,000)

Investment in Lake Corporation

252,000

220,000

Accounts Receivable
Land
Buildings & Equipment

32,000
Total Assets

712,000

385,000

Accounts Payable

80,000

10,000

90,000

Taxes Payable

40,000

70,000

110,000

Notes Payable

100,000

85,000

Common Stock

200,000

100,000

100,000

200,000

Retained Earnings

292,000

120,000

120,000

292,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

712,000

385,000

220,000

4-46

115,000

303,000

877,000

185,000

877,000

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P4-29 Comprehensive Problem: Consolidation in Subsequent Period

a.
Equity Method Entries on Thompson Co.'s Books:
32,00
Investment in Lake Corp.
0
Income from Lake Corp.
32,000
Record Thompson Co.'s 100% share of Lake Corp.'s 20X4
income
12,00
Cash
0
Investment in Lake Corp.
12,000
Record Thompson Co.'s 100% share of Lake Corp.'s 20X4
dividend
4,00
Income from Lake Corp.
0
Investment in Lake Corp.
Record amortization of excess acquisition price

4,000

b.
Book Value Calculations:
Retained

Original book value

+ Net Income
- Dividends
Ending book value

Total Book
Value
220,000
32,000
(12,000)
240,000

Common
Stock
100,000

100,000

+
Earnings
120,000
32,000
(12,000)
140,000

1/1/X4

12/31/X4

Goodwill = 0

Goodwill = 0

Identifiable excess
= 32,000

Excess = 28,000

100%
Book value =
220,000

$252,000
Net
investment
in Lake
Corp.

4-47

100%
Book value =
240,000

$268,000
Net
investment in
Lake Corp.

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P4-29 (continued)
Basic elimination entry
Common stock
Retained earnings
Income from Lake Corp.
Dividends declared
Investment in Lake Corp.

100,000
120,000
32,000
12,000
240,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Buildings &
Total
=
Equipment
Beginning balance 32,000
40,000
Changes
(4,000)
Ending balance
28,000
40,000

Acc.
Depr.
(8,000)
(4,000)
(12,000)

Amortized excess value reclassification entry:

Depreciation expense
4,000
Income from Lake Corp.

4,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Buildings & Equipment
40,000
Accumulated depreciation
Investment in Lake Corp.

12,000
28,000

4-48

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Eliminate intercompany accounts:

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable

2,500
2,500

Investment in
Lake Corp.
Beginning
Balance
100% Net Income

252,000
32,000
12,000
4,000

Ending Balance

Income from
Lake Corp.

100% Dividends
Excess Val. Amort.
Basic

28,000

Excess Reclass.

4-49

100% Net Income

28,000

Ending Balance

4,000

268,000
240,000

32,000

32,000
4,000
0

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P4-29 (continued)
c.
Thompson
Co.

Lake
Corp.

Elimination Entries
DR

CR

Consolidated

Income Statement
Service Revenue

610,000

240,000

850,000

(470,000)

(130,000)

(600,000)

Less: Depreciation Expense

(35,000)

(18,000)

Less: Other Expenses

(57,000)

(60,000)

Less: Cost of Services

Income from Lake Corp.

28,000

Net Income

76,000

4,000

(57,000)
(117,000)

32,000

4,000

32,000

36,000

4,000

76,000

292,000

120,000

120,000

76,000

32,000

36,000

Less: Dividends Declared

(30,000)

(12,000)

Ending Balance

338,000

140,000

74,000

42,000

130,000

53,000

Statement of Retained Earnings

Beginning Balance
Net Income

156,000

292,000
4,000

76,000

12,000

(30,000)

16,000

338,000

Balance Sheet
Cash
Accounts Receivable
Land
Buildings & Equipment
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Investment in Lake Corp.

60,000

50,000

500,000

350,000

(265,000)

(93,000)

116,000
2,500

180,500
110,000

40,000

268,000

890,000
12,000

(370,000)

240,000

28,000
Total Assets

767,000

402,000

40,000

Accounts Payable

71,000

17,000

2,500

Taxes Payable

58,000

60,000

118,000

Notes Payable

100,000

85,000

185,000

Common Stock

200,000

100,000

100,000

Retained Earnings

338,000

140,000

156,000

16,000

338,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

767,000

402,000

258,500

16,000

926,500

4-50

282,500

926,500
85,500

200,000

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P4-30 Acquisition at Other than Fair Value of Net Assets

a. Ownership acquired for $280,000:
Equity Method Entries on Mason Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Best Co.
280,000
Cash
Record the initial investment in Best Co.

280,000

Book Value Calculations:

Retained
Total Book
Value
Original book value

Common
Stock

255,000

+
Earnings

80,000

175,000

1/1/X9
Goodwill = 12,000

Identifiable excess
= 13,000

100%
Book value =
255,000

Basic Elimination Entry

Common stock
Retained earnings
Investment in Best Co.

$280,000
Initial
investment
in Best Co.

80,000
175,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Total
=
Land
Balances
25,000
20,000

255,000

Inventories
(7,000)

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Land
20,000
Goodwill
12,000
Inventories
Investment in Best Co.

4-51

7,000
25,000

Goodwill
12,000

Chapter 04 - Consolidation of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Acquired at More than Book Value

P4-30 (continued)

Acquisition Price

Investment in
Best Co.
280,000
255,000
25,000
0

Basic
Excess Reclass.

b. Ownership acquired for $251,000:

Equity Method Entries on Mason Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Best Co.
251,000
Cash
Record the initial investment in Best Co.

251,000

Book Value Calculations:

Total Book
Value
Original book value

255,000

Common
Stock

Retained
Earnings

80,000

175,000

Basic Elimination Entry

Common stock
80,000
Retained earnings
175,000
Investment in Best Co.
255,000
Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:
Total
=
Land
+
Inventories
Balances
(4,000)
20,000
(7,000)
Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:
Land
20,000
Investment in Best Co.
4,000
Inventories
Gain on Bargain Purchase

Acquisition Price
Excess Reclass.

Investment in
Best Co.
251,000
255,000
4,000
0

Basic

4-52

7,000
17,000

Gain
(17,000)

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P4-31 Intercorporate Receivables and Payables

a. Eliminating entries:
Equity Method Entries on Kim Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Normal Co.
Cash
Record the initial investment in Normal Co.

305,000
305,000

Book Value Calculations:

Retained
Total Book
Value
Original book value

285,000

Common
Stock

150,000

Additional
PIC
140,000

1/1/X7
Goodwill = 20,000

Identifiable excess
=0

100%
Book value =
285,000

Basic Elimination Entry

Common stock
Paid-in capital in excess of par
Retained earnings
Investment in Normal Co.

$305,000
Initial
investment
in Normal
Co.

150,000
140,000
5,000
285,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Total
=
Goodwill
Balances
20,000
20,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Goodwill
20,000
Investment in Normal Co.

4-53

20,000

+
Earnings
(5,000)

Chapter 04 - Consolidation of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Acquired at More than Book Value

P4-31 (continued)
Eliminate intercompany accounts:
Bonds Payable
Investment in Normal Co. Bonds

50,000
50,000

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable

10,000
10,000

Optional accumulated depreciation elimination entry

Accumulated depreciation
Building & equipment

Acquisition Price

Investment in
Normal Co.
305,000
285,000
20,000
0

75,000
75,000

Basic
Excess Reclass.

b.
Kim
Corp.

Normal
Co.

Cash

70,000

35,000

Accounts Receivable

90,000

65,000

Elimination Entries
DR

CR

Consolidated

Balance Sheet

Inventory
Buildings & Equipment
Less: Accumulated Depreciation

84,000

80,000

400,000

300,000

(160,000)

(75,000)

Investment in Normal Company Stock

305,000

Investment in Normal Company Bonds

50,000

105,000
10,000

145,000
164,000

75,000
75,000

625,000
(160,000)

285,000

20,000
50,000

Goodwill
Total Assets

20,000

0
20,000

839,000

405,000

75,000

50,000

20,000

10,000

60,000

Bonds Payable

200,000

100,000

50,000

250,000

Common Stock

300,000

150,000

150,000

300,000

140,000

140,000

Accounts Payable

Capital in Excess of Par

Retained Earnings

289,000

(5,000)

Total Liabilities & Equity

839,000

405,000

4-54

350,000

85,000

899,000

5,000

289,000

5,000

899,000

Chapter 04 - Consolidation of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Acquired at More than Book Value

P4-31 (continued)

c.

Kim Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheet
January 1, 20X7
Cash
Accounts Receivable
Inventory
Buildings and Equipment
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Goodwill
Total Assets

$625,000
(160,000)

Accounts Payable
Bonds Payable
Common Stock
Retained Earnings
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

4-55

$300,000
289,000

$105,000
145,000
164,000
465,000
20,000
$899,000
$ 60,000
250,000
589,000
$899,000

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P4-32 Balance Sheet Consolidation

a.
Equity Method Entries on Primary Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Street Co.
Bonds Payable
Record the initial investment in Street Co.

650,000
650,000

b.
Book Value Calculations:
Total Book
Value
Original book value

478,000

Common
Stock

Addl PaidIn-Capital

200,000

1/1/X8
Goodwill = 48,000

Identifiable excess
= 124,000

100%
Book value =
478,000

Basic Elimination Entry

Common stock
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Investment in Street Co.

$650,000
Initial
investment
in Street
Co.

200,000
130,000
148,000
478,000

4-56

130,000

Retained
Earnings
148,000

Chapter 04 - Consolidation of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Acquired at More than Book Value
P4-32 (continued)

Balances

Total
172,000

Inventory
4,000

Land
20,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Inventory
4,000
Land
20,000
Buildings & Equipment
50,000
Patent
40,000
Discount on Bonds Payable
10,000
Goodwill
48,000
Investment in Street
Co.
Eliminate intercompany accounts:
Current Payables
Receivables

Buildings
&
Equipment
50,000

Patent
40,000

Disc. on
Bonds
Payable
10,000

172,000

6,500
6,500

The FASB now requires that no allowance accounts be carried forward from the acquiree
in a business combination. However, because of immateriality and the short-lived nature
of the carry forward subsequent to the date of combination, the allowance in this problem
has not been offset against the receivable. If such an offset is desired, the following
elimination entry would be made:
Allowance for Bad Debts
Receivables

1,000
1,000

However, since receivables are reported net of the allowance, the entry is not shown in the
worksheet.
Optional accumulated depreciation elimination entry
Accumulated depreciation
220,000
Building & equipment
220,000

Acquisition Price

Investment in
Street Co.
650,000
478,000
172,000
0

Basic
Excess Reclass.

4-57

Goodwill
48,000

Chapter 04 - Consolidation of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Acquired at More than Book Value
P4-32 (continued)
c.
Elimination Entries
Primary
Corp.

Street
Co.

DR

Consolidate
d

CR

Balance Sheet
Cash

12,000

9,000

Receivables (net)

39,000

30,000

Inventory

86,000

68,000

4,000

Land

55,000

50,000

20,000

Buildings & Equipment

Less: Accumulated
Depreciation
Investment in Street Co.

960,000
(411,000)

670,000
(220,000
)

21,000
6,500

50,000
220,00
0

158,000
125,000
220,00
0

1,460,000
(411,000)

478,00
0
172,00
0

650,000

62,500

Patents

40,000

40,000

Goodwill

48,000

48,000

Discount on Bonds Payable

Total Assets
Current Payables
Bonds Payable

1,391,00
0

607,000

10,000
294,00
0

38,000

29,000

6,500

850,000

100,000

Common Stock

300,000

200,000

Additional Paid-In Capital

100,000

130,000

Retained Earnings

103,000
1,391,00
0

148,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

607,000

4-58

10,000
226,50
0

1,513,500
60,500
950,000

200,00
0
130,00
0
148,00
0
484,50
0

300,000
100,000
103,000
0

1,513,500

Chapter 04 - Consolidation of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Acquired at More than Book Value

P4-32 (continued)

d.

Primary Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheet
January 2, 20X8
Cash
Receivables
Less: Allowance for Bad Debts
Inventory
Land
Buildings and Equipment
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Patent
Goodwill
Total Assets

65,500
(3,000)

$1,460,000
(411,000)

Current Payables
Bonds Payable
Less: Discount on Bonds Payable
Stockholders Equity
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings
Total Liabilities and
Stockholders' Equity

$ 950,000
(10,000)
$ 300,000
100,000
103,000

a.
128,000
128,000

Investment in Roller Co.

24,000
Income from Roller Co.
Record Mill Corp.'s 100% share of Roller Co.'s 20X8 income

24,000

Cash
16,000
Investment in Roller Co.
16,000
Record Mill Corp.'s 100% share of Roller Co.'s 20X8 dividend
7,50
Income from Roller Co.
Investment in Roller Co.
Record amortization of excess acquisition price

21,000
62,500
158,000
125,000

1,049,000
40,000
48,000
$1,503,500
$

60,500
940,000

503,000
$1,503,500

P4-33 Consolidation Worksheet at End of First Year of Ownership

Equity Method Entries on Mill Corp.'s Books:

Investment in Roller Co.
Cash
Record the initial investment in Roller Co.

0
7,500

4-59

Chapter 04 - Consolidation of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Acquired at More than Book Value

Book Value Calculations:

Retained

Original book value

+ Net Income
- Dividends
Ending book value

Total Book
Value
100,000
24,000
(16,000)
108,000

Common
Stock
60,000

+
Earnings
40,000
24,000
(16,000)

60,000

48,000

1/1/X8

12/31/X8

Goodwill = 8,000

Goodwill = 2,500

Identifiable excess
= 20,000

Excess = 18,000

100%
Book value =
100,000

Basic elimination entry

Common stock
Retained earnings
Income from Roller Co.
Dividends declared
Investment in Roller Co.

$128,000
Initial
investment
in Roller
Co.

$128,500
Net
investment in
Roller Co.

100%
Book value =
108,000

60,000
40,000
24,000
16,000
108,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Buildings &
Total
=
Equipment
Beginning balance
28,000
20,000
Changes
(7,500)
Ending balance
20,500
20,000

4-60

Acc.
Depr.
0
(2,000)
(2,000)

Goodwill
8,000
(5,500)
2,500

Amortized excess value reclassification

entry:
Depreciation expense
Goodwill impairment loss

2,000
5,500

Income from Roller Co.

7,500

P4-33 (continued)
Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:
Buildings & Equipment
20,000
Goodwill
2,500
Accumulated depreciation
Investment in Roller Co.

2,000
20,500

Optional accumulated depreciation elimination entry

Accumulated depreciation
30,000
Building & equipment
30,000

Acquisition Price
100% Net Income

Ending Balance

Investment in
Roller Co.
128,000
24,000
16,000
7,500
128,500

Income from
Roller Co.

100% Dividends
Excess Val. Amort.

108,000

Basic

20,500

Excess Reclass.

4-61

24,000

100% Net Income

16,500

Ending Balance

7,500
24,000
7,500
0

P4-33 (continued)
b.
Elimination Entries
Mill
Corp.

Roller
Co.

Less: COGS

260,000
(125,000
)

180,000
(110,000
)

(235,000)

Less: Wage Expense

(42,000)

(27,000)

(69,000)

Less: Depreciation Expense

(25,000)

(10,000)

Less: Interest Expense

(12,000)

(4,000)

(16,000)

Less: Other Expenses

(13,500)

(5,000)

(18,500)

DR

CR

Consolidate
d

Income Statement
Sales

Less: Impairment Loss

440,000

2,000

(37,000)

5,500

Income from Roller Co.

16,500

Net Income

59,000

(5,500)

24,000

7,500

24,000

31,500

7,500

59,000

102,000

40,000

40,000

59,000

24,000

31,500

Less: Dividends Declared

(30,000)

(16,000)

Ending Balance

131,000

48,000

Cash

19,500

21,000

Accounts Receivable

70,000

12,000

82,000

Inventory

90,000

25,000

115,000

Land

30,000

15,000

45,000

Buildings & Equipment

Less: Accumulated
Depreciation

350,000
(145,000
)

150,000

20,000

30,000

490,000

(40,000)

30,000

(157,000)

Investment in Roller Co.

128,500

2,000
108,00
0

Statement of Retained
Earnings
Beginning Balance
Net Income

71,500

102,000
7,500

59,000

16,000

(30,000)

23,500

131,000

Balance Sheet
40,500

20,500
Goodwill
Total Assets

2,500
543,000

183,000

Accounts Payable

45,000

16,000

61,000

Wages Payable

17,000

9,000

26,000

Notes Payable

150,000

50,000

200,000

Common Stock

200,000

60,000

60,000

Retained Earnings

131,000

48,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

543,000

183,000

71,500
131,50
0

4-62

50,000

2,500
32,000

618,000

200,000
23,500

131,000

23,500

618,000

P4-34 Consolidation Worksheet at End of Second Year of Ownership

a.

Equity Method Entries on Mill Corp.'s Books:

Investment in Roller Co.
36,000
Income from Roller Co.
36,000
Record Mill Corp.'s 100% share of Roller Co.'s 20X9 income
Cash
20,000
Investment in Roller Co.
20,000
Record Mill Corp.'s 100% share of Roller Co.'s 20X9 dividend
Income from Roller Co.
Investment in Roller Co.
Record amortization of excess acquisition price

2,000
2,000

Book Value Calculations:

Retained

Original book value

+ Net Income
- Dividends
Ending book value

Total Book
Value
108,000
36,000
(20,000)
124,000

Common
Stock
60,000

60,000

+
Earnings
48,000
36,000
(20,000)
64,000

1/1/X9

12/31/X9

Goodwill = 2,500

Goodwill = 2,500

Identifiable excess
= 18,000

Excess = 16,000

100%
Book value =
108,000

$128,500
Net
investment
in Roller
Co.

4-63

100%
Book value =
124,000

$142,500
Net
investment in
Roller Co.

P4-34 (continued)
Basic elimination entry
Common stock
Retained earnings
Income from Roller Co.
Dividends declared
Investment in Roller Co.

60,000
48,000
36,000
20,000
124,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Buildings &
Total
=
Equipment
Beginning balance
20,500
20,000
Changes
(2,000)
Ending balance
18,500
20,000

Acc.
Depr.
(2,000)
(2,000)
(4,000)

Amortized excess value reclassification entry:

Depreciation expense
2,000
Income from Roller Co.

Goodwill
2,500
2,500

2,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Buildings & Equipment
20,000
Goodwill
2,500
Accumulated depreciation
Investment in Roller Co.

4,000
18,500

Optional accumulated depreciation elimination entry

Accumulated depreciation
30,000
Building & equipment
30,000

Beginning Balance
100% Net Income

Ending Balance

Investment in
Roller Co.
128,500
36,000
20,000
2,000
142,500

Income from
Roller Co.

100% Dividends
Excess Val. Amort.

124,000

Basic

18,500

Excess Reclass.

4-64

36,000

100% Net Income

34,000

Ending Balance

2,000
36,000
2,000
0

P4-34 (continued)
b.
Elimination Entries

Mill
Corp.

Roller
Co.

290,000

200,000

490,000

(145,000)

(114,000)

(259,000)

Less: Wage Expense

(35,000)

(20,000)

(55,000)

Less: Depreciation Expense

(25,000)

(10,000)

Less: Interest Expense

(12,000)

(4,000)

(16,000)

Less: Other Expenses

(23,000)

(16,000)

(39,000)

Income from Roller Co.

34,000

Net Income

84,000

DR

CR

Consolidated

Income Statement
Sales
Less: COGS

2,000

(37,000)

36,000

2,000

36,000

38,000

2,000

84,000

131,000

48,000

48,000

84,000

36,000

38,000

Less: Dividends Declared

(30,000)

(20,000)

Ending Balance

185,000

64,000

Cash

45,500

32,000

Accounts Receivable

85,000

14,000

99,000

Inventory

97,000

24,000

121,000

Land

50,000

25,000

75,000

350,000

150,000

20,000

(170,000)

(50,000)

30,000

Statement of Retained
Earnings
Beginning Balance
Net Income

86,000

131,000
2,000

84,000

20,000

(30,000)

22,000

185,000

Balance Sheet

Buildings & Equipment

Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Investment in Roller Co.

77,500

142,500

30,000

490,000

4,000

(194,000)

124,000

18,500
Goodwill
Total Assets

2,500
600,000

195,000

Accounts Payable

51,000

15,000

66,000

Wages Payable

14,000

6,000

20,000

Notes Payable

150,000

50,000

200,000

Common Stock

200,000

60,000

60,000

Retained Earnings

185,000

64,000

86,000

22,000

185,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

600,000

195,000

146,000

22,000

671,000

4-65

50,000

2,500
34,000

671,000

200,000

P4-34 (continued)

c.

Mill Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 20X9

Cash
Accounts Receivable
Inventory
Land
Buildings and Equipment
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Goodwill
Total Assets

$490,000
(194,000)

Accounts Payable
Wages Payable
Notes Payable
Common Stock
Retained Earnings
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$200,000
185,000

$ 77,500
99,000
121,000
75,000
296,000
2,500
$671,000
$ 66,000
20,000
200,000
385,000
$671,000

Mill Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Income Statement
Year Ended December 31, 20X9
Sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Wage Expense
Depreciation Expense
Interest Expense
Other Expenses
Total Expenses
Consolidated Net Income

$259,000
55,000
37,000
16,000
39,000

$490,000

(406,000)
$ 84,000

Mill Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Retained Earnings Statement
Year Ended December 31, 20X9
Retained Earnings, January 1, 20X9
20X9 Net Income

$131,000
84,000
$215,000
(30,000)
$185,000

Dividends Declared, 20X9

Retained Earnings, December 31, 20X9

4-66

P4-35 Comprehensive Problem: Wholly Owned Subsidiary

a.
Equity Method Entries on Power Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Upland Products
30,000
Income from Upland Products
30,000
Record Power Corp.'s 100% share of Upland Products' 20X5 income
Cash

10,000

Investment in Upland Products

10,000

Record Power Corp.'s 100% share of Upland Products' 20X5 dividend

Income from Upland Products
Investment in Upland Products
Record amortization of excess acquisition price
b.

5,000
5,000

Basic elimination entry

Common stock

100,000

Retained earnings
Income from Upland Products
Dividends declared
Investment in Upland Products

90,000
30,000
10,000
210,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Buildings &
Total
= Equipment
Beginning balance
30,000
50,000
Changes

(5,000)

Ending balance

25,000

Acc.
Depr.
(20,000)
(5,000)

50,000

(25,000)

Amortized excess value reclassification entry:

Depreciation Expense
5,000
Income from Upland Products

5,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Building
50,000
Accumulated Depreciation
Investment in Upland Products

25,000
25,000

Eliminate intercompany accounts:

Accounts Payable
Cash and Receivables

10,000

10,000

4-67

P4-35 (continued)
c.
Elimination Entries

Power
Corp.

Upland
Products

200,000

100,000

300,000

(120,000)

(50,000)

(170,000)

Less: Depreciation Expense

(25,000)

(15,000)

Less: Inventory Losses

(15,000)

(5,000)

DR

CR

Consolidated

Income Statement
Sales
Less: COGS

Income from Upland Products

25,000

Net Income

65,000

5,000

(45,000)
(20,000)

30,000

5,000

30,000

35,000

5,000

65,000

318,000

90,000

90,000

65,000

30,000

35,000

Less: Dividends Declared

(30,000)

(10,000)

Ending Balance

353,000

110,000

43,000

65,000

260,000

90,000

Statement of Retained Earnings

Beginning Balance
Net Income

125,000

318,000
5,000

65,000

10,000

(30,000)

15,000

353,000

10,000

98,000

Balance Sheet
Cash and Receivables
Inventory
Land
Buildings & Equipment
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Investment in Upland Products

80,000

80,000

500,000

150,000

(205,000)

(105,000)

350,000
160,000
50,000

235,000

700,000
25,000

(335,000)

210,000

25,000
Goodwill
Total Assets

0
913,000

280,000

50,000

60,000

20,000

10,000

Notes Payable

200,000

50,000

Common Stock

300,000

100,000

100,000

Retained Earnings

353,000

110,000

125,000

15,000

353,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

913,000

280,000

235,000

15,000

973,000

Accounts Payable

4-68

35,000

973,000
70,000
250,000
300,000

P4-36 Comprehensive Problem: Differential Apportionment

a.
Equity Method Entries on Jersey Corp.'s Books:
Investment in Lime Co.
203,000
Cash
Record the initial investment in Lime Co.

203,000

Investment in Lime Co.

60,000
Income from Lime Co.
60,000
Record Jersey Corp.'s 100% share of Lime Co.'s 20X7 income
Cash
20,000
Investment in Lime Co.
20,000
Record Jersey Corp.'s 100% share of Lime Co.'s 20X7 dividend
Income from Lime Co.
Investment in Lime Co.
Record amortization of excess acquisition price

3,000
3,000

b.
Book Value Calculations:

Original book value

+ Net Income
- Dividends
Ending book value

Total Book
Value
150,000
60,000
(20,000)
190,000

Common
Stock
50,000

50,000

Retained
Earnings
100,000
60,000
(20,000)
140,000

1/1/X7

12/31/X7

Goodwill = 20,000

Goodwill = 20,000

Identifiable excess
= 33,000

Excess = 30,000

100%
Book value =
150,000

$203,000
Initial
investment
in Lime Co.

4-69

100%
Book value =
190,000

$240,000
Net
investment in
Lime Co.

P4-36 (continued)
Basic elimination entry
Common stock
Retained earnings
Income from Lime Co.
Dividends declared
Investment in Lime Co.

50,000
100,000
60,000
20,000
190,000

Excess Value (Differential) Calculations:

Buildings &
Total
=
Equipment
Beginning balance
53,000
33,000
Changes
(3,000)
Ending balance
50,000
33,000

Acc.
Depr.
0
(3,000)
(3,000)

Amortized excess value reclassification entry:

Depreciation expense
Income from Lime Co.

3,000
3,000

Excess value (differential) reclassification entry:

Buildings & Equipment
33,000
Goodwill
20,000
Accumulated depreciation
Investment in Lime Co.

3,000
50,000

Eliminate intercompany accounts:

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable

16,000

16,000

Optional accumulated depreciation elimination entry

Accumulated depreciation
60,000
Building & equipment
60,000

4-70

Goodwill
20,000
0
20,000

Acquisition Price

Investment in
Lime Co.
203,00
0

100% Net Income

60,000
20,000
3,000

Ending Balance

Income from
Lime Co.

100% Dividends
Excess Val. Amort.

Basic

50,000

Excess Reclass.

4-71

100% Net Income

57,000

Ending Balance

3,000

240,00
0
190,000

60,000

60,000
3,000
0

P4-36 (continued)
c.
Elimination Entries

Jersey
Corp.

Lime Co.

700,000

400,000

1,100,000

(500,000)

(250,000)

(750,000)

Less: Depreciation Expense

(25,000)

(15,000)

Less: Other Expenses

(75,000)

(75,000)

Income from Lime Co.

57,000

DR

CR

Consolidated

Income Statement
Sales
Less: COGS

Net Income

3,000

(43,000)
(150,000)

60,000

3,000

3,000

157,000

157,000

60,000

63,000

Beginning Balance

290,000

100,000

100,000

Net Income

157,000

60,000

63,000

Less: Dividends Declared

(50,000)

(20,000)

Ending Balance

397,000

140,000

Cash

82,000

25,000

Accounts Receivable

50,000

55,000

170,000

100,000

270,000

80,000

20,000

100,000

500,000

150,000

33,000

60,000

623,000

(155,000)

(75,000)

60,000

3,000

(173,000)

Statement of Retained
Earnings

163,000

290,000
3,000

157,000

20,000

(50,000)

23,000

397,000

Balance Sheet

Inventory
Land
Buildings & Equipment
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Investment in Lime Co.

107,000
16,000

240,000

89,000

190,000
50,000

Goodwill
Total Assets

20,000

20,000

967,000

275,000

93,000

70,000

35,000

16,000

Mortgages Payable

200,000

50,000

Common Stock

300,000

50,000

50,000

Retained Earnings

397,000

140,000

163,000

23,000

397,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

967,000

275,000

229,000

23,000

1,036,000

Accounts Payable

4-72

79,000

1,036,000
89,000
250,000
300,000

P4-37 Push-Down Accounting

a.

Entry to record acquisition of Lindy stock on books of Greenly:

Investment in Lindy Company Stock
Cash

b.

935,000

Entry to record revaluation of assets on books of Lindy Company at date of

combination:
Inventory
5,000
Land
85,000
Buildings
100,000
Equipment
70,000
Revaluation Capital
Revalue assets to reflect fair values at date of combination.

c.

260,000

Investment elimination entry in consolidation worksheet prepared December 31,

20X6 (no other entries needed):
Common Stock Lindy Company
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings
Revaluation Capital
Investment in Lindy Company Stock

d.

935,000

100,000
400,000
175,000
260,000

935,000

Equity-method entries on the books of Greenly during 20X7:

Cash
Investment in Lindy Company Stock
Record dividend from Lindy Company.

50,000

Investment in Lindy Company Stock

Income from Lindy Company
Record equity-method income.

88,000

4-73

50,000

88,000

P4-37 (continued)
e.

Eliminating entries in consolidation worksheet prepared December 31, 20X7

(no other entries needed):
Common Stock Lindy Company
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings, January 1
Revaluation Capital
Income from Lindy Company
Dividends Declared
Investment in Lindy Company Stock
Eliminate beginning investment balance.
$973,000 = $935,000 + $88,000 - $50,000

f.

100,000
400,000
175,000
260,000
88,000

50,000
973,000

Eliminating entries in consolidation worksheet prepared December 31, 20X8 (no

other entries needed):
Common Stock Lindy Company
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings, January 1
Revaluation Capital
Income from Lindy Company
Dividends Declared
Investment in Lindy Company Stock
Eliminate beginning investment balance:
$213,000 = $175,000 + $88,000 - $50,000
$1,013,000 = $973,000 + $90,000 - $50,000

4-74

100,000
400,000
213,000
260,000
90,000

50,000
1,013,000