On January 1, 2023, Paul Company purchased 80% of the common stock of Smith Company for $300,000. On this date Smith had total owners' equity of $350,000. Any excess of cost over book value is attributed to a patent, to be amortized over 10 years. During 2023, Paul has accounted for its investment in Smith using the simple equity method. During 2023, Paul sold merchandise to Smith for $50,000, of which $10,000 is held by Smith on December 31, 2023. Paul's gross profit on sales is 40%. During 2023, Smith sold some land to Paul at a gain of $10,000. Paul still holds the land at year end. Paul and Smith qualify as an affiliated group for tax purposes and thus will file a consolidated tax return. Assume a 30% corporate income tax rate. During the year, Smith had net income of $70,000 and weighted average common shares outstanding were 20,000 shares. Paul had 30,000 weighted average common shares outstanding at year end. Neither company has preferred stock or any convertible securities. Required: 1. Complete the Determination and Distribution of Excess schedule, income distribution schedules (with tax schedule), and any other necessary schedules. 2. Prepare the elimination entries in journal form. 3. Complete the worksheet for consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. 4. Prepare the formal financial statements (Income Statement and Balance Sheet) at December 31, 2023

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On January 1, 2023, Paul Company purchased 80% of the common stock of Smith Company for $300,000. On this date Smith had total owners' equity of $350,000. Any excess of cost over book value is attributed to a patent, to be amortized over 10 years. During 2023, Paul has accounted for its investment in Smith using the simple equity method. During 2023, Paul sold merchandise to Smith for $50,000, of which $10,000 is held by Smith on December 31, 2023. Paul's gross profit on sales is 40%. During 2023, Smith sold some land to Paul at a gain of $10,000. Paul still holds the land at year end. Paul and Smith qualify as an affiliated group for tax purposes and thus will file a consolidated tax return. Assume a 30% corporate income tax rate. During the year, Smith had net income of $70,000 and weighted average common shares outstanding were 20,000 shares. Paul had 30,000 weighted average common shares outstanding at year end. Neither company has preferred stock or any convertible securities. Required: 1. Complete the Determination and Distribution of Excess schedule, income distribution schedules (with tax schedule), and any other necessary schedules. 2. Prepare the elimination entries in journal form. 3. Complete the worksheet for consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. 4. Prepare the formal financial statements (Income Statement and Balance Sheet) at December 31, 2023

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