Prime company acquired 85 of the common stock of second


Prime Company acquired 85% of the common stock of Second Company on January 1, year one, for $510,000 The consideration given was proportional to Second's fair value. On that date, Second had the following trial balance:

account                                 debit                        credit

Additional paid in capital                                     100,000

Building (12-year life)       250,000

Common stock                                                   170,000

Current assets                170,000

Equipment (6-yr life)      160,000

Land                               110,000

Liabilities (due in 4 years)                            300,000

Retained earnings 1/year 1                         120,000

Totals                           690,000                  690,000

During year one, Second reported net income of $60,000. During year one, Sonny paid dividends of $30,000

During year two, Second reported net income of $80,000. During year two, Sonny paid dividends of $40,000

On January 1, year one, fair values were:

Land $122,000

Building $262,000

There was no impairment of any goodwill arising from the acquisition.

1. Please indicate clearly which method you choose for Prime to use to account for its acquisition of Second Company.

2. Use the data for the Prime Company acquisition of the Second Company to prepare the consolidation worksheet entries for the December 31, year one, worksheet.

3. Use the data for the Prime Company acquisition of the Second Company to prepare the consolidation worksheet entries for the December 31, year two, worksheet.

Equipment $196,000

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