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On January 1, 2020, French Company acquired 60 percent of K-Tech Company for $310,500 when K-Tech’s...

On January 1, 2020, French Company acquired 60 percent of K-Tech Company for $310,500 when K-Tech’s book value was $410,500. The fair value of the newly comprised 40 percent noncontrolling interest was assessed at $207,000. At the acquisition date, K-Tech's trademark (10-year remaining life) was undervalued in its financial records by $80,000. Also, patented technology (5-year remaining life) was undervalued by $27,000.

In 2020, K-Tech reports $22,500 net income and declares no dividends. At the end of 2021, the two companies report the following figures (stockholders’ equity accounts have been omitted):

French Company
Carrying Amounts
K-Tech Company
Carrying Amounts
K-Tech Company
Fair Values
  Current assets $ 625,000 $ 305,000 $ 325,000
  Trademarks 265,000 205,000 285,000
  Patented technology 415,000 155,000 182,000
  Liabilities (395,000 ) (125,000 ) (125,000 )
  Revenues (905,000 ) (405,000 )
  Expenses 495,000 305,000
  Investment income Not given

Note: Parentheses indicate a credit balance.

In 2021, assuming K-Tech has declared no dividends, what are the noncontrolling interest’s share of the subsidiary’s income and the ending balance of the noncontrolling interest in the subsidiary?

a) $34,640 and $245,280.

b) $31,960 and $250,640.

c) $26,600 and $234,480.

d) $40,000 and $216,000.

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Option 'a' correct is  $34,640 and $245,280.

Non - controlling interest's share of the subsidiary's income Amount
Revenue of solar company $405,000
Less : Expense ( $305,000)
Less : Amortization on trademark(80,000/10 years) ($8,000)
Less : Amortization on patent (27,000 / 5 years) ($5,400)
Subsidary net income   $86,600
NCI Share 40%
Non - controlling interest's share of the subsidiary's income $34,640
Net asset book value $410,500
NCI $207,000
Parent $310,500
Difference $107,000
Asset Differential value useful life Amortisation
Trademark $80,000 10 $8,000
Patented technology $27,000 5 $5,400
$13,400
Non-controlling interest
Fair Value $207,000
Share in net income $9,000 =$22,500*0.4
Less: differential amortisation -$5,360 =13,400*0.4
Balance 2020 $210,640
Share in net income $40,000 =($410,500-$310,500)*.4
Less: differential amortisation -$5,360 =$13,400*0.4
Balance 2021 $245,280

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