Problem based on preparation of a consolidated statements


Park Company purchased 90% of the stock of Salt Company on January 1, 2009, for 465,000, an amount equal to 15,000 in excess of the book value of equity acquired. this excess payment relates to an undervaluation of Salt Company's land. On the date of purchase, Salt Company's retained earning blanace was $50,000. The remainder of the stockholders' equity consists of no-par comon stock. During 2013 Salt Company declared dividends in the amount of $10,000, and reported net income of $40,000. The retained earnings balance Salt Company on December 31, 2012 was $160,000, Park Companyuses the cost method to record it investment.

Required:

Prepare in general journal form the workpaper entries that would be made int he preparation of a consolidated statements workpaper on December 31,2013.

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Accounting Basics: Problem based on preparation of a consolidated statements
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