On January 1, 2015, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a wholly owned subsidiary) for $150,000 in cash. The equipment had originally cost $130,000 but had a book value of only $85,000 when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method. Ackerman earned $250,000 in net income in 2015 (not including any investment income) while Brannigan reported $93,000. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition- date fair value to Brannigan's unpatented technology, which was amortized at a rate of $6,000 per year. What is the consolidated net income for 2015?

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On January 1, 2015, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a
wholly owned subsidiary) for $150,000 in cash. The equipment
had originally cost $130,000 but had a book value of only $85,000
when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year
remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the
straight-line method. Ackerman earned $250,000 in net income
in 2015 (not including any investment income) while Brannigan
reported $93,000. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition-
date fair value to Brannigan's unpatented technology, which was
amortized at a rate of $6,000 per year. What is the consolidated
net income for 2015?
Transcribed Image Text:On January 1, 2015, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a wholly owned subsidiary) for $150,000 in cash. The equipment had originally cost $130,000 but had a book value of only $85,000 when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method. Ackerman earned $250,000 in net income in 2015 (not including any investment income) while Brannigan reported $93,000. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition- date fair value to Brannigan's unpatented technology, which was amortized at a rate of $6,000 per year. What is the consolidated net income for 2015?
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