Concept explainers
a.
Introduction: When related companies trade with each other, sales between them require special accounting treatment, because a business cannot recognize profit through business activities with itself. When an investor company sells inventory to its investee company, the investment company can defer profit on such inventory until it is sold to an unrelated party.
The equity in investee income should BC report for 2020.
b.
Introduction: When related companies trade with each other, sales between them require special accounting treatment, because a business cannot recognize profit through business activities with itself. When an investor company sells inventory to its investee company, the investment company can defer profit on such inventory until it is sold to an unrelated party.
The effect of inter-entity transfer on BC’s reporting in 2021.
c.
Introduction: When related companies trade with each other, sales between them require special accounting treatment, because a business cannot recognize profit through business activities with itself. When an investor company sells inventory to its investee company, the investment company can defer profit on such inventory until it is sold to an unrelated party.
The effect of BC has sold the inventory to M.
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