Question: On January 1 , 2 0 2 4 , Joey Co . acquired a subsidiary in Italy named Legoria Co . Legoria s functional currency

On January 1,2024, Joey Co. acquired a subsidiary in Italy named Legoria Co. Legoria s functional currency is the EURO which is also its the local currency (LCU)(i.e., the currency in which Legoria Co. maintains its records in). Selected exchange rates are as follows:
January 1,2024,1 FCU = $1.00
December 31,2024,1 FCU = $1.08
2024 average 1 FCU = $1.05
The following Trial balance for Legoria is available for 12/31/24.
Account Balance in Euros
Cash 10,000 FCU
Accounts Receivable 21,000
Allowance for doubtful accts. (1,000)
Due From Joey 14,000
Inventory 30,000
Prepaid Insurance 3,000
Land 18,000
Depreciable Assets 120,000
Accumulated Depreciation (15,000)
Cost of Goods Sold 180,000
Depreciation Expense 10,000
Income Tax Expense 30,000
Other Expenses 23,000
Total 443,000 FCU
Accounts Payable 20,000 FCU
Taxes Payable 30,000
Accrued Interest Payable 1,000
Bonds Payable 10,000
Common Stock 80,000
Retained Earnings 1/1/2420,000
Sales 282,000
Total 443,000 FCU
1). Required: Prepare a schedule translating the 12/31/24 trial balance into the reporting currency of Joey Co. to facilitate the consolidation process.
2). Assuming Parent Uses Equity Method, what is the Journal entry the Parent would make on its books to account for the Translation Adjustment?
3). Would Joey Co. need to Record a Consolidation Entry to Consolidate Legoria Co. on 12/31/24 related to the Translation Adjustment.
A). Yes or No.
B). If answer in part A is yes, describe the entry needed. If the answer is No, describe why the entry is not needed.
4) Assume Joey Cos Subsidiary is in a Highly Inflationary economy.
A) What method would Joey Co use to translate its subsidiarys trial balance?
B) Where would the gain or loss be reported?

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