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The solution must be under the GAAP standards

Transcribed Image Text:On July 1, 2017, ABC Inc. acquired 80% of XYZS Co. by paying $500,000 in cash. The amount paid
represents a good estimate of the acquisition date fair value. XYZS Co. reported a Common Stock
account balance of $140,000 (unchanged for the whole year) with no additional paid in capital.
Retained Earnings at January 1st 2017 was $235,000. Any excess fair value paid is attributed to
patent with a remaining useful life of 10 years. ABC Inc. uses the equity method to record the
investment in XYZS Co.
On October 1, 2018, ABC Inc. acquired another 10% of XYZS Co. for $70,000. Net Income for
XYZS Co for 2017 is $120,000 and dividends are $30,000. In 2018, XYZS Co. earned $126,000 with
dividend payments of $42,000. Assume net income and dividends occur evenly during the year.
ABC had income of $308,000 in 2017 and $364,000 in 2018. ABC also paid dividends of $50,000
each in 2017 and 2018.
Required:
1. Prepare the necessary entry(ies) to record the purchase on July 1st 2017.
2. Prepare the necessary entry(ies) to record the purchase on October 1st, 2018.
3. What is the amount of subsidiary net income allocated to the non-controlling interest for
2018?
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