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Author: Christensen

Publisher: MCG

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Chapter 5, Problem 5.26P

Equity Entries with Differential
Plug Corporation acquired 35 percent of Spark Corporation’s stock on January 1,20X8, by issuing25,000 shares of its $2 par value common stock. Spark Corporation’s balance sheet immediatelybefore the acquisition contained the following items:

Chapter 5, Problem 5.26P, Equity Entries with Differential Plug Corporation acquired 35 percent of Spark Corporation’s stock

Shares of Plug were selling at $8 at the time of the acquisition. On the date of acquisition, the remaining economic life of buildings and equipment held by Spark was 20 years. The amountof the differential assigned to goodwill is not impaired. For the year 20X8, Spark reported net income of $70,000 and paid dividends of $10,000.
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a. Give the journal entries recorded by Plug Corporation during 20X8 related to its investmentin Spark Corporation.
b. What balance will Plug report as its investment in Spark at December 31, 20X8?

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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