Polaris Company acquires all of the stock of SSC, Inc. for $60 million in cash. At the date of acquisition, SSC’s current assets had a book value of $20 million, its noncurrent assets had a book value of $80 million, and its liabilities had a book value of $90 million. It is determined that the book values of SSC’s net assets approximate fair value at the date of acquisition. SSC’s shareholders’ equity consists of capital stock of $2 million, retained earnings of $9 million (credit balance), and treasury stock of $1 million.

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Prepare the eliminating entries necessary to consolidate the balance sheet accounts of Polaris and SSC at the date of acquisition.

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