Question

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 by paying $520,000 in cash. All of Abernethy’s accounts are estimated to have a fair value approximately equal to present book values. Chapman uses the partial equity method to account for its investment.

Prepare the 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.)

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