Analysis of the investment account by components


Problem:

P acquired 100% of S's outstanding common stock on 1/1/06 for $400,000. Selected information for S as of 1/1/06 follows:

Capital stock          $ 50,000
Retained earnings    250,000

Book Current
Value    Value
Inventory                   60,000    50,000
Land                         170,000    200,000
Bldgs/equip             440,000(a)   500,000

(a) Net of accum depr of $300,000.

Assume P elected to use non-push-down accounting.

a. Prepare the entry to record the combination.

b. Prepare an analysis of the investment account by components.

c. Prepare all consolidation entries as of 1/1/06.

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