Parent acquired 75% of subsidiary on January 1, 2019 for $1,200,000. The non-controlling interest of 25% was
Question:
Parent acquired 75% of subsidiary on January 1, 2019 for $1,200,000. The non-controlling interest of 25% was valued at $400,000. The book value (all common stock) of the acquired company on that date was $1,300,000 and the differential of $300,000 was identified as follows:
Remaining Life Book Value Fair Value
Building 10 years 1,200,000 1,400,000
Automobiles 3 years 50,000 62,000
Remaining differential was identified as goodwill.
Prepare the journal entry to record amortization of the differential in fiscal 2019 (the full year) and prepare the 2019 consolidation worksheet reclassification entry needed in association with the amortization of differential.
Intermediate Accounting IFRS
ISBN: 978-1119372936
3rd edition
Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield