Following are separate financial statements of Michael Company and Aaron Company as of December 31, 2013 (credit
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On the date of acquisition, Aaron reported retained earnings of $230,000 and a total book value of $360,000. At that time, its royalty agreements were undervalued by $60,000. This intangible was assumed to have a six-year life with no residual value. Additionally, Aaron owned a trademark with a fair value of $50,000 and a 10-year remaining life that was not reflected on its books.
a. Using the preceding information, prepare a consolidation worksheet for these two companies as of December 31, 2013.
b. Assuming that Michael applied the equity method to this investment, what account balances would differ on the parents individual financial statements?
c. Assuming that Michael applied the equity method to this investment, what changes would be necessary in the consolidation entries found on a December 31, 2013, worksheet?
d. Assuming that Michael applied the equity method to this investment, what changes would be created in the consolidated figures to be reported by thiscombination?
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Advanced Accounting
ISBN: 978-0077431808
10th edition
Authors: Joe Hoyle, Thomas Schaefer, Timothy Doupnik