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On December 31, 200X P Corporation paid $300,000 cash for 80% ofthe

common stock of S Company which becomes a subsidiary.Following

information is shown prior to the acquisition beingrecorded:

P Company

Assets

Liabilities and Equity

Cash

580,000

Liabilities

90,000

Inventories

60,000

Plant

340,000

Common Stock, $5pv

100,000

Paid in Capital

200,000

Retained Earnings

590,000

Total

980,000

Total

980,000

S Company

Assets

Liabilities and Equity

Inventories

20,000

Liabilities

30,000

Other assets

40,000

Long Term Debt

50,000

Plant

140,000

Common Stock, $10pv

40,000

Paid in Capital

20,000

Retained Earnings

60,000

Total

200,000

Total

200,000

S market values are:

Plant

$250,000

Inventory

$50,000

1. Prepare the entries in journal format to record theacquisition

and post to the general edger accounts.

2. Prepare a consolidation workpaper.

3. Prepare consolidated balance sheet.

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Beverley Smith
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