87. Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1,
2010. Demers reported common stock of $300,000 and retained earnings of
$210,000 on that date. Equipment was undervalued by $30,000 and buildings
were undervalued by $40,000, each having a 10-year remaining life. Any excess
consideration transferred over fair value was attributed to goodwill with an
indefinite life.
Demers earns income and pays dividends as follows:
Assume the partial equity method is applied.
Compute the non-controlling interest in Demers at December 31, 2010.