Question: On December 31, 200X P Corporation paid $300,000 cash for 80% of the common stock of S Company which becomes a subsidiary. Following information is shown prior to the acquisition being recorded: P Company Assets Liabilities and Equity Cash 580,000 Liabilities 90,000 Inventories 60,000 Plant 340,000 Common Stock, $5pv 100,000 Paid in Capital 200,000 Retained Earnings 590,000 Total 980,000 Total 980,000 S Company Assets Liabilities and Equity Inventories 20,000 Liabilities 30,000 Other assets 40,000 Long Term Debt 50,000 Plant 140,000 Common Stock, $10pv 40,000 Paid in Capital 20,000 Retained Earnings 60,000 Total 200,000 Total 200,000 S market values are: Plant $250,000 Inventory $50,000
1. Prepare the entries in journal format to record the acquisition and post to the general edger accounts.
2. Prepare a consolidation workpaper.
3. Prepare consolidated balance sheet.