Arthur Inc. (Arthur) owns 80% of Haddon Inc. (Haddon). During 2023, Arthur sold inventory to Haddon for
Question:
Arthur Inc. (Arthur) owns 80% of Haddon Inc. (Haddon). During 2023, Arthur sold inventory to Haddon for $10,000. Half (50%) of this inventory remained in Haddon's warehouse at year end.
Haddon sold inventory to Arthur for $5,000. 40% of this inventory remained in Arthur's warehouse at year end.
Both companies are subject to a tax rate of 40%. The gross profit percentage on sales is 20% for both companies. Unless otherwise stated, assume Arthur uses the cost method to account for its investment in Haddon.
Assuming that Arthur used the equity method instead of the cost method, what adjustment would have to be made to the investment in Haddon account to adjust for any unrealized profits on Haddon's sales to Arthur?
Financial Reporting Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation a strategic perspective
ISBN: 978-1337614689
9th edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw