Chapter 9, Problem 9.2.5E

To determine

Multilevel ownership and control:if a company establish multiple corporate levels through which they carryout diversified operations, i.e. a company may have a number of subsidiaries one of which is a retailer. When consolidated statements are prepared, they include companies in which the parent has only indirect investment along with direct ownership. The complexity of consolidation process increases as additional ownership levels are included. The amount of income and net assets assigned to controlling and non-controlling interest, and unrealized profit and losses to be eliminated, must be determined at each level of ownership.

To choose:the correct amount to show the effect on income assigned to controlling shareholders when D pays $150,000 rather than $120,000, and if the differential amortized over 10 years.