Question: On January 1 , 2 0 2 4 , Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan ( a wholly owned subsidiary ) for $ 2 8 0

On January 1,2024, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a wholly owned subsidiary) for $280,000 in cash. The equipment had originally cost $252,000 but had a book value of only $154,000 when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method.
Ackerman reported $380,000 in net income in 2024(not including any investment income) while Brannigan reported $124,400. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition-date fair value to Brannigans unpatented technology, which was amortized at a rate of $4,800 per year.
1 What is consolidated net income for 2024?
2 What is the parents share of consolidated net income for 2024 if Ackerman owns only 90% of Brannigan?
3 What is the parents share of consolidated net income for 2024 if Ackerman owns only 90% of Brqannigan and the equipment transfer was upstream?
4 What is the consolidated net income for 2025 if Ackerman reports $400,000(does not include investment income) and Brannigan $135,200 in income? Assume that Brannigan is a wholly owned subsidiary and the equipment transfer was downstream?

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