Question: On January 1 , 2 0 X 8 , Pace Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Spin PLC , a British Company, for

On January 1,20X8, Pace Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Spin PLC, a British Company, for $350,000. Spin's net assets on the date of acquisition were 250,000 pounds (E). On January 1,20X8, the book and fair values of the Spin's identifiable assets and liabilities approximated their fair values except for equipment. The remaining useful life of Spin's equipment at January 1,20X8, was 10 years.
During 20X8, Spin earned 60,000 pounds in income and declared and paid 10,000 pounds in dividends. The dividends were declared and paid in pounds on November 1,20X8.
Pace's income from its own operations was $150,000 for 20X8. Pace's total stockholders' equity on January 1,20X8 was $1,000,000. It declared $50,000 of dividends during 20X8. Assume Pace uses the fully adjusted equity method to account for its investment in Spin.
Management has determined that the pound is Spin's appropriate functional currency. Relevant exchange rates were as follows:
January 1,20X8 $1.25=1
November 1,20X8 $1.26=1
December 31,20X8 $1.35=1
Average for 20X8 $1.30=1
Answer the following questions:
1 Calculate the translation adjustment from this subsidiary for 20X8. Be sure to indicate whether it is a debit or credit balance. of (hint use proof of translation adjustment method)
2 What amount should Pace record as income from Spin on its book?
3 What is the balance of investment in Spin account reported on Pace's book on December 31,20X8 before consolidation?
4 Determine the amount of Pace's consolidated net income for 20X8.
5 Determine the amount of Pace's consolidated comprehensive income for 20X8.
6 Compute Pace's total consolidated stockholders' equity at December 31,20X8.

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