Paper Company acquired 100 percent of Scissor Companys outstanding common stock for $370,000 on January 1, 20X8,

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Paper Company acquired 100 percent of Scissor Company’s outstanding common stock for $370,000 on January 1, 20X8, when the book value of Scissor’s net assets was equal to $370,000. Problem 2-25 summarizes the first year of Paper’s ownership of Scissor. Paper uses the equity method to account for investments. The following trial balance summarizes the financial position and operations for Paper and Scissor as of December 31, 20X9:


Paper Company acquired 100 percent of Scissor Company’s outstanding common


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Required
a. Prepare any equity method journal entry(ies) related to the investment in Scissor Company during 20X9.
b. Prepare a consolidation worksheet for 20X9 in goodform.

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Advanced Financial Accounting

ISBN: 978-0078025624

10th edition

Authors: Theodore E. Christensen, David M. Cottrell, Richard E. Baker

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