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Chapman Company obtains 100 percent of Abernethy Company’s stock on January 1, 2017. As of that date, Abernethy has the following trial balance:
Debit | Credit | ||||
Accounts payable | $ | 50,000 | |||
Accounts receivable | $ | 40,000 | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 50,000 | ||||
Buildings (net) (4-year remaining life) | 120,000 | ||||
Cash and short-term investments | 60,000 | ||||
Common stock | 250,000 | ||||
Equipment (net) (5-year remaining life) | 200,000 | ||||
Inventory | 90,000 | ||||
Land | 80,000 | ||||
Long-term liabilities (mature 12/31/20) | 150,000 | ||||
Retained earnings, 1/1/17 | 100,000 | ||||
Supplies | 10,000 | ||||
Totals | $ | 600,000 | $ | 600,000 | |
During 2017, Abernethy reported net income of $80,000 while declaring and paying dividends of $10,000. During 2018, Abernethy reported net income of $110,000 while declaring and paying dividends of $30,000.
Assume that Chapman Company acquired Abernethy’s common stock for $490,000 in cash. As of January 1, 2017, Abernethy’s land had a fair value of $90,000, its buildings were valued at $160,000, and its equipment was appraised at $180,000. Chapman uses the equity method for this investment.
Prepare consolidation worksheet entries for December 31, 2017, and December 31, 2018. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)