10) Strickland Company sells inventory to its parent, Carter Company, at a profit during
2012. One-third of the inventory is sold by Carter in 2012.
In the consolidation worksheet for 2012, which of the following choices would be a
credit entry to eliminate unrealized intra-entity gross profit with regard to the 2012
intra-entity sales?
A) Retained earnings.
B) Cost of goods sold.
C) Inventory.
D) Investment in Strickland Company.
E) Sales.
11) On January 4, 2013, Mason Co. purchased 40,000 shares (40%) of the common
stock of Hefly Corp., paying $560,000. At that time, the book value and fair value of
Hefly’s net assets was $1,400,000. The investment gave Mason the ability to exercise
significant influence over the operations of Hefly. During 2013, Hefly reported income
of $150,000 and paid dividends of $40,000. On January 2, 2014, Mason sold 10,000
shares for $150,000.
What was the balance in the investment account before the shares were sold?
A) $520,000.
B) $544,000.
C) $560,000.
D) $604,000.
E) $620,000.
12) Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2014.
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. Based on an annual
review, goodwill has not been impaired.
Demers earns income and pays dividends as follows: