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Consolidated Worksheet and Balance Sheet on the Acquisition Date (Equity Method)Consolidated Worksheet and Balance Sheet on the Acquisition Date (Equity Method) Peanut Company acquired 90 percent of Snoopy Company's outstanding common stock for $270,000 on January 1, 20X8, when the book value of Snoopy's net assets was equal to $300,000. Peanut uses the equity method to account for investments. Trial balance data for Peanut and Snoopy as of January 1, 20X8, are as follows:
Peanut Company Snoopy Company
Assets
Cash 55,000 20,000
Accounts Receivable 50,000 30,000
Inventory 100,000 60,000
Investment in Snoopy Stock 270,000
Land 225,000 100,000
Buildings & Equipment 700,000 200,000
Accumulated Depreciation (400,000) (10,000)
Total Assets 1,000,000 400,000
Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity
Accounts Payable 75,000 25,000
Bonds Payable 200,000 75,000
Common Stock 500,000 200,000
Retained Earnings 225,000 100,000
Total Liabilities & Equity 1,000,000 400,000
Required: Prepare the journal entry on Peanut's books for the acquisition of Snoopy on January 1, 20X8.
Prepare a consolidation worksheet on the acquisition date, January 1, 20X8, in good form.
Prepare a consolidated balance sheet on the acquisition date, January 1, 20X8, in good form.