Question: On January 1 , 2 0 X 1 , Prime Company purchased all the outstanding stock of Spring Company, located in Canada, for $ 1

On January 1,20X1, Prime Company purchased all the outstanding stock of Spring Company, located in Canada, for $137,700. On January 1,20X1, the direct exchange
rate for the Canadian dollar (C$) was C$1= $0.81. Spring's book value on January 1,
20X1, was C$96,000. On January 1,20X1, the book value of the Spring's identifiable assets and liabilities approximated their fair values except for property, plant, and equipment. The remaining useful life of Spring's property, plant and equipment at January 1,20X1, was 10 years.
During 20X1, Spring earned C$24,000 in income and declared and paid C$7,400 in dividends. The dividends were declared and paid in Canadian dollars when the
exchange rate was C$1= $0.75. On December 31,20X1, Prime continues to hold
the Canadian currency received from the dividend. On December 31,20X1, the
direct exchange rate is C$1= $0.64. The average exchange rate during 20X1 was
C$1= $0.76. Management has determined that the Canadian dollar is Spring's
appropriate functional currency.
What amount should Prime record as income from subsidiary based on the Canadian subsidiary's reported net income for year 20X1?
A-$12,246.
B- $15,360.
C- $13,476.
D-$12,616.

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