What would be the impact on consolidated balance


Willkom Corporation bought 100 percent of Szabo, Inc., on January 1, 2011. On that date, Willkom's equipment (10-year life) has a book value of $300,000 but a fair value of $400,000. Szabo has equipment (10-year life) with a book value of $200,000 but a fair value of $300,000. Willkom uses the equity method to record to record its investment in Szabo. On December 31, 2013, Willkom has equipment with a book value of $210,000 but a fair value of $330,000. Szabo has equipment with a book value of $140,000 but a fair value of $270,000. The consolidated balance for the Equipment account as of December 31, 2013 is $420,000.
What would be the impact on consolidated balance for the Equipment account as of December 31, 2013 if the parent had applied the initial value method rather than the equity method?

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