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Using the data in the Option 2 Spreadsheet(linked at the bottom of the page), perform the accounting requiredfor the acquisition of Little, Inc. by Big, Inc. This is an 80%acquisition, where the book value of the assets acquired is lessthan the acquisition price. Within the worksheet, you are to:

1. Select an accounting method (either cost or equity) andexplain why you selected this method

2. Perform the required journal entries

3. Complete the consolidation worksheet

4. Prepare the consolidated balance sheet in good form

Big CompanyBalance Sheet Which accountingmethod is most appropriate for representing an investment of thistype? Prepare Elimination Entriesfor Stock Acquisition
Assets, Liabilities & Equities Book Value Account DR CR
Cash $2,100,000
AR $10,000
Inventory $200,000
Land $40,000
PP&E $400,000
Accumulated Depreciation -$150,000
Patent $0
Total Assets $2,600,000 Prepare thejournal entries for a 80% Asset Acquisition (using Big CompanyCash)
AP $100,000
Common Stock ($10 par) $450,000 Account DR CR
Additional Paid In Capital $600,000
Retained Earnings $1,450,000
Total Liabilities &Equity $2,600,000 Prepare thejournal entries for a 80% Acquisition by issuing 10,000 shares ofBig Company Stock Big Company Balance Sheet (Consolidated)
Little Company BalanceSheet Assets, Liabilities & Equities
Assets, Liabilities & Equities Book Value Account DR CR Cash
Cash $35,000 Investment in Little AR
AR $10,000 Common Stock Inventory
Inventory $65,000 Additional Paid In Capital Land
Land $40,000 Allocation of Excess Schedule PP&E (net)
PP&E $400,000 Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation -$150,000 Goodwill
Patent $0 Patent
Total Assets $400,000 Total Assets
AP $100,000 AP
Common Stock $100,000 Common Stock ($10 par)
Additional Paid In Capital $50,000 Additional Paid In Capital
Retained Earnings $150,000 Retained Earnings
Total Liabilities &Equity $400,000 NCI
Total Liabilities & Equity
Assumethat all noncash assets have a Fair Value that is 10% greater thanBook Value

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Lelia Lubowitz
Lelia LubowitzLv2
29 Sep 2019

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