Question: Problem # 4 - Consolidation with Inventory Sale ( 2 2 Points ) The December 3 1 , 2 0 2 3 , trial balances

Problem #4- Consolidation with Inventory Sale (22 Points) The December 31,2023, trial balances of Albert Corporation and its 70%-owned subsidiary Magnus Corporation are as follows: Albert Co. Magnus Co. Cash $15,000 $45,500 A/R & Other Current Receivable 410,900170,000 Inventory 920,000739,400 Property, Plant, & Equipment 1,000,000400,000 Investment in Magnus Co.1,260,000 A/P & Other Current Liabilities (140,000)(305,900) Common Stock ($10 par)(500,000) Common Stock ($10 par)(200,000) Retained Earnings, 1/1/23(2,800,000)(650,000) Dividends Declared 1,000 Sales (2,000,000)(650,000) Dividend Income (900) Interest Expense 5,000 Interest Income (5,000) Cost of Goods Sold 1,500,000400,000 Other Expenses 340,00045,000 Totals $O Albert's investment in Magnus was purchased for $1,260,000 on 1/1/22. The cost method was used. On 1/1/22, Magnus had the following equity balances: Common Stock $200,000 Retained Earnings $600,000 Totals $800,000 Albert's excess of cost over book value on Magnus's investment has been identified as goodwill. Magnus borrowed $100,000 from Albert on June 30,2023, with the note maturing on June 30,2024, at 10% interest. Correct accruals have been recorded by both companies. During 2023, Albert sold merchandise to Magnus at an aggregate invoice price of $300,000, which included a profit of $75,000. As of December 31,2023, Magnus had not paid Albert for $90,000 of these purchases, and 10% of the total merchandise purchased from Albert still remained in Magnus's inventory. Magnus declared a $1,000 cash dividend in December 2023 payable in January 2024. Prepare the worksheet required to produce the consolidated statements of Albert Corporation and its subsidiary, Magnus Corporation, for the year ended December 31,2023. Directions: Prepare the consolidated worksheet for Albert and Magnus as of December 31,2023. Prepare all elimination entries.

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