Chapter 3
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10. The Paris Company purchased an 80% interest in Seine, Inc. for $550,000
on July 1, 20X1, when Seine had the following balance sheet:
Assets
Accounts receivable……………………………… $ 50,000
Inventory………………………………………. 120,000
Land…………………………………………… 80,000
Building……………………………………….. 270,000
Equipment………………………………………. 80,000
Total………………………………………… $600,000
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Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities……………………………… $100,000
Common stock, $5 par…………………………….. 50,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par………………….. 150,000
Retained earnings – 7/1………………………….. 300,000
Total………………………………………… $600,000
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The inventory is understated by $20,000 and is sold in the third
quarter of 20X1. The building has a fair value of $320,000 and a 10–
year remaining life. The equipment has a fair value of $120,000 and a
remaining life of 5 years. Any remaining excess is attributed to patent
with a 20-year life.
On December 31, 20X4, Seine has the following stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $5 par…………………………….. $ 50,000
Paid-in capital-in excess of par………………….. 150,000
Retained earnings……………………………….. 600,000
During 20X1, Seine had a net income of $100,000 and paid $10,000 in
dividends.
Assume that Paris uses the simple equity method to record its
investment in Seine.
Required: