On January 1, 2017, Alison, Inc., paid $60,000 for a 40 percent interest in Holister Corporation’s common stock

On January 1, 2017, Alison, Inc., paid $60,000 for a 40 percent interest in Holister Corporation’s common stock. This investee had assets with a book value of $200,000 and liabilities of $75,000. A patent held by Holister having a $5,000 book value was actually worth $20,000. This patent had a six-year remaining life. Any further excess cost associated with this acquisition was attributed to goodwill. During 2017, Holister earned income of $30,000 and declared and paid dividends of $10,000. In 2018, it had income of $50,000 and dividends of $15,000. During 2018, the fair value of Allison’s investment in Holister had risen from $68,000 to $75,000. a.Assuming Alison uses the equity method, what balance should appear in the Investment in Holister…

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FreshPak Corporation manufactures two types of cardboard boxes used in shipping canned food

FreshPak Corporation manufactures two types of cardboard boxes used in shipping canned food, fruit, and vegetables. The canned food box (type C) and the perishable food box (type P) have the following material and labor requirements. Type of Box C                P Direct material required per 100 boxes: Paperboard ($.20 per pound) …………………………………………………………………………….. 30 pounds     70 pounds Corrugating medium ($.10 per pound) ………………………………………………………………… 20 pounds    30 pounds Direct labor required per 100 boxes ($12.00 per hour) …………………………………………. .25 hour            .50 hour The following manufacturing-overhead costs are anticipated for the next year. The predetermined overhead rate is based on a production volume of 495,000 units for each type of box. Manufacturing overhead is applied on the basis of direct-labor hours. Indirect material ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 10,500 Indirect labor…

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Joe Murphy retired a few years ago at the age of 48, having built up a substantial retirement portfolio

Information for management   Joe Murphy retired a few years ago at the age of 48, having built up a substantial retirement portfolio through a range of entrepreneurial activities. He moved to the Snowy Mountains to follow his dream of a peaceful mountain life. However, after a few months, Murphy became restless and opened a ski equipment store. This single store soon grew into a chain of four outlets spread from the Snowy Mountains to the Victorian Alps. As Murphy put it, ‘I can’t believe how fast we’ve expanded. It’s basically been uncontrolled growth—growth that has occurred in spite of what we’ve done’. Although business was profitable, the chain did have its share of problems. Sales tended to be seasonal, with…

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Supernova Company had the following summarized balance sheet

Supernova Company had the following summarized balance sheet on December 31 of the current year: ​ Assets Accounts receivable $ 350,000 Inventory 450,000 Property and plant (net) 600,000 Total $1,400,000 ​ ​​ Liabilities and Equity Notes payable $ 600,000 Common stock, $5 par 300,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par 400,000 Retained earnings 100,000 Total $1,400,000 ​ The fair value of the inventory and property and plant is $600,000 and $850,000, respectively. ​ Assume that Redstar Corporation exchanges 75,000 of its $3 par value shares of common stock, when the fair price is $20 per share, for 100% of the common stock of Supernova Company. ​ Required: ​What journal entries will Redstar Corporation record for the investment in Supernova and issuance…

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On January 1, 16, Brown Inc. acquired Larson Company’s net assets in exchange for Brown’s common stock

On January 1, 16, Brown Inc. acquired Larson Company’s net assets in exchange for Brown’s common stock with a par value of $100,000 and a fair value of $800,000. Brown also paid $10,000 in direct acquisition costs and $15,000 in stock issuance costs.

On this date, Larson’s condensed account balances showed the following:

	Book Value	Fair Value
Current Assets	$280,000	$370,000
Plant and Equipment	440,000	480,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(100,000)
Intangibles – Patents	80,000	120,000
Current Liabilities	(140,000)	(140,000)
Long-Term Debt	(100,000)	(110,000)
Common Stock	(200,000)
Other Paid-in Capital	(120,000)
Retained Earnings	(140,000)

 

Required: Record Brown’s purchase of Larson Company’s net assets.

 

Shrieves Casting Company is considering adding a new line to its product mix

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Parent Ltd acquired 100% of the issue shares of Subsidiary Pty Ltd

Question 1 Consolidation Parent Ltd Subsidiary Ltd DR CR Consolidated Sales 700,000 500,000 Dividend income 2,000 0 Expenses 290,000 260,000 Profit 412,000 240,000 Retained earnings 1 July 2015 300,000 250,000 Less Dividend declared -1,000 -2,000 Retained earnings 30 June 2016 711,000 488,000 Share capital 1,000,000 600,000 General reserve 200,000 0 Trade and other creditors 530,000 208,000 Dividend payable 1,000 2,000 Income tax payable 140,000 42,000 2,582,000 1,340,000 Trade and other receivables 643,000 508,000 Dividend receivable 2,000 0 Shares in Subsidiary Ltd 900,000    – Property plant and equipment (net) 730,000 710,000 Inventories 200,000 20,000 Other assets 107,000 102,000 Goodwill on consolidation 2,582,000 1,340,000   Parent Ltd paid for subsidiary’s equity for $900,000       Question 2 Consolidation Parent Ltd Subsidiary…

Fast Feet Couriers Limited’s Balance Sheets as at 30 June 2016 and 2017 were as follows

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ACC701 – The Sunshine Coast Bank Limited has set monthly key performance indicators

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Australasia Ltd started operating on 1 July 2017 with 12 employees

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On 1 July 2017, Westland Limited an Australian company acquired the issued shares of Bull Limited

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On 1 July 2017. Echidna Ltd, an Australian company, acquired the issued shares of Bear Ltd

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