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On January 1, 2020, Corgan Company acquired 70 percent of the outstanding voting stock of Smashing,...

On January 1, 2020, Corgan Company acquired 70 percent of the outstanding voting stock of Smashing, Inc., for a total of $1,435,000 in cash and other consideration. At the acquisition date, Smashing had common stock of $920,000, retained earnings of $470,000, and a noncontrolling interest fair value of $615,000. Corgan attributed the excess of fair value over Smashing's book value to various covenants with a 20-year remaining life. Corgan uses the equity method to account for its investment in Smashing.

During the next two years, Smashing reported the following:

Net Income Dividends Declared Inventory Purchases from Corgan
2020 $ 370,000 $ 57,000 $ 320,000
2021 350,000 67,000 340,000

Corgan sells inventory to Smashing using a 60 percent markup on cost. At the end of 2020 and 2021, 30 percent of the current year purchases remain in Smashing's inventory.

  1. Compute the equity method balance in Corgan's Investment in Smashing, Inc., account as of December 31, 2021.
  2. Prepare the worksheet adjustments for the December 31, 2021, consolidation of Corgan and Smashing.

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On January 1, 2020, QuickPort Company acquired 90 percent of the outstanding voting stock of NetSpeed,...

On January 1, 2020, QuickPort Company acquired 90 percent of the outstanding voting stock of NetSpeed, Inc., for $1,161,000 in cash and stock options. At the acquisition date, NetSpeed had common stock of $1,220,000 and Retained Earnings of $61,000. The acquisition-date fair value of the 10 percent noncontrolling interest was $129,000. QuickPort attributed the $9,000 excess of NetSpeed's fair value over book value to a database with a five-year remaining life.

During the next two years, NetSpeed reported the following:

Net Income Dividends Declared
2020 $ 12,600 $ 1,800
2021 18,000 1,800

On July 1, 2020, QuickPort sold communication equipment to NetSpeed for $15,000. The equipment originally cost $18,500 and had accumulated depreciation of $5,300 and an estimated remaining life of three years at the date of the intra-entity transfer.

  1. Compute the equity method balance in QuickPort's Investment in NetSpeed, Inc., account as of December 31, 2021.
  2. Prepare the worksheet adjustments for the December 31, 2021, consolidation of QuickPort and NetSpeed.

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On January 1, 2020, Ridge Road Company acquired 25 percent of the voting shares of Sauk...

On January 1, 2020, Ridge Road Company acquired 25 percent of the voting shares of Sauk Trail, Inc., for $3,800,000 in cash. Both companies provide commercial Internet support services but serve markets in different industries. Ridge Road made the investment to gain access to Sauk Trail’s board of directors and thus facilitate future cooperative agreements between the two firms. Ridge Road quickly obtained several seats on Sauk Trail’s board, which gave it the ability to significantly influence Sauk Trail’s operating and investing activities.

The January 1, 2020, carrying amounts and corresponding fair values for Sauk Trail’s assets and liabilities follow:

Carrying Amount Fair Value
Cash and receivables $ 165,000 $ 165,000
Computing equipment 5,495,000 6,580,000
Patented technology 155,000 4,110,000
Trademark 205,000 2,110,000
Liabilities (240,000 ) (240,000 )

Also, as of January 1, 2020, Sauk Trail’s computing equipment had a seven-year remaining estimated useful life. The patented technology was estimated to have a five-year remaining useful life. The trademark's useful life was considered indefinite. Ridge Road attributed to goodwill any unidentified excess cost.

During the next two years, Sauk Trail reported the following net income and dividends:

Net Income Dividends Declared
2020 $ 1,910,000 $ 205,000
2021 2,095,000 215,000
  1. How much of Ridge Road’s $3,800,000 payment for Sauk Trail is attributable to goodwill?

  2. What amount should Ridge Road report for its equity in Sauk Trail’s earnings on its income statements for 2020 and 2021?

  3. What amount should Ridge Road report for its investment in Sauk Trail on its balance sheets at the end of 2020 and 2021?

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On December 31, 2020, Nash Company acquired a computer from Plato Corporation by issuing a $609,000...

On December 31, 2020, Nash Company acquired a computer from Plato Corporation by issuing a $609,000 zero-interest-bearing note, payable in full on December 31, 2024. Nash Company’s credit rating permits it to borrow funds from its several lines of credit at 12%. The computer is expected to have a 5-year life and a $63,000 salvage value.

Prepare the journal entry for the purchase on December 31, 2020. (Round present value factor calculations to 5 decimal places, e.g. 1.25124 and the final answers to 0 decimal places e.g. 58,971. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts. Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually.)

Date

Account Titles and Explanation

Debit

Credit

December 31, 2020

Prepare any necessary adjusting entries relative to depreciation (use straight-line) and amortization (use effective-interest method) on December 31, 2021. (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 38,548. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts. Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually.)

Date

Account Titles and Explanation

Debit

Credit

December 31, 2021

(To record the depreciation.)

December 31, 2021

(To amortize the discount.)

Schedule of Note Discount Amortization


Date

Debit, Interest Expense Credit,
Discount on Notes Payable

Carrying Amount
of Note

12/31/20 $ $
12/31/21
12/31/22
12/31/23
12/31/24

Prepare any necessary adjusting entries relative to depreciation and amortization on December 31, 2022. (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 38,548. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts. Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually.)

Date

Account Titles and Explanation

Debit

Credit

December 31, 2022

(To record the depreciation.)

December 31, 2022

(To amortize the discount.)

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On January 1, 2020, Corgan Company acquired 70 percent of the outstanding voting stock of Smashing,...

On January 1, 2020, Corgan Company acquired 70 percent of the outstanding voting stock of Smashing, Inc., for a total of $910,000 in cash and other consideration. At the acquisition date, Smashing had common stock of $770,000, retained earnings of $320,000, and a noncontrolling interest fair value of $390,000. Corgan attributed the excess of fair value over Smashing's book value to various covenants with a 20-year remaining life. Corgan uses the equity method to account for its investment in Smashing.

During the next two years, Smashing reported the following:

Net Income Dividends Declared Inventory Purchases from Corgan
2020 $ 220,000 $ 42,000 $ 170,000
2021 200,000 52,000 190,000

Corgan sells inventory to Smashing using a 60 percent markup on cost. At the end of 2020 and 2021, 30 percent of the current year purchases remain in Smashing's inventory.

  1. Compute the equity method balance in Corgan's Investment in Smashing, Inc., account as of December 31, 2021.
  2. Prepare the worksheet adjustments for the December 31, 2021, consolidation of Corgan and Smashing.

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On January 1, 2020, Corgan Company acquired 80 percent of the outstanding voting stock of Smashing,...

On January 1, 2020, Corgan Company acquired 80 percent of the outstanding voting stock of Smashing, Inc., for a total of $1,600,000 in cash and other consideration. At the acquisition date, Smashing had common stock of $910,000, retained earnings of $460,000, and a noncontrolling interest fair value of $400,000. Corgan attributed the excess of fair value over Smashing's book value to various covenants with a 20-year remaining life. Corgan uses the equity method to account for its investment in Smashing.

During the next two years, Smashing reported the following:

Net Income Dividends Declared Inventory Purchases from Corgan
2020 $ 360,000 $ 56,000 $ 310,000
2021 340,000 66,000 330,00

Corgan sells inventory to Smashing using a 60 percent markup on cost. At the end of 2020 and 2021, 50 percent of the current year purchases remain in Smashing's inventory.

  1. Compute the equity method balance in Corgan's Investment in Smashing, Inc., account as of December 31, 2021.
  2. Prepare the worksheet adjustments for the December 31, 2021, consolidation of Corgan and Smashing.

    Compute the equity method balance in Corgan's Investment in Smashing, Inc., account as of December 31, 2021.

    Investment balance 12/31/21

Prepare the worksheet adjustments for the December 31, 2021, consolidation of Corgan and Smashing. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

No Transaction Accounts Debit Credit
1 1 Investment in Smashing
Cost of goods sold
2 2 Common stock - Smashing
Retained earnings - Smashing
Investment in Smashing
Noncontrolling interest
3 3 Covenants
Investment in Smashing
Noncontrolling interest
4 4 Equity in earnings of Smashing
Investment in Smashing
5 5 Investment in Smashing
Dividends declared
6 6 Amortization expense
Covenants
7 7 Sales
Cost of goods sold
8 8 Cost of goods sold
Inventory

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On January 1, 2020, QuickPort Company acquired 90 percent of the outstanding voting stock of NetSpeed,...

On January 1, 2020, QuickPort Company acquired 90 percent of the outstanding voting stock of NetSpeed, Inc., for $1,152,000 in cash and stock options. At the acquisition date, NetSpeed had common stock of $1,210,000 and Retained Earnings of $60,500. The acquisition-date fair value of the 10 percent noncontrolling interest was $128,000. QuickPort attributed the $9,500 excess of NetSpeed's fair value over book value to a database with a five-year remaining life.

During the next two years, NetSpeed reported the following:

Net Income Dividends Declared
2020 $ 13,300 $ 1,900
2021 19,000 1,900

On July 1, 2020, QuickPort sold communication equipment to NetSpeed for $15,500. The equipment originally cost $18,200 and had accumulated depreciation of $4,200 and an estimated remaining life of three years at the date of the intra-entity transfer.

  1. Compute the equity method balance in QuickPort's Investment in NetSpeed, Inc., account as of December 31, 2021.
  2. Prepare the worksheet adjustments for the December 31, 2021, consolidation of QuickPort and NetSpeed.

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On December 31, 2020, Cheyenne Company acquired a computer from Plato Corporation by issuing a $609,000...

On December 31, 2020, Cheyenne Company acquired a computer from Plato Corporation by issuing a $609,000 zero-interest-bearing note, payable in full on December 31, 2024. Cheyenne Company’s credit rating permits it to borrow funds from its several lines of credit at 12%. The computer is expected to have a 5-year life and a $63,000 salvage value.

Prepare the journal entry for the purchase on December 31, 2020. (Round present value factor calculations to 5 decimal places, e.g. 1.25124 and the final answers to 0 decimal places e.g. 58,971. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts. Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually.)

Prepare any necessary adjusting entries relative to depreciation (use straight-line) and amortization (use effective-interest method) on December 31, 2021. (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 38,548. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts. Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually.)

Schedule of Note Discount Amortization


Date

Debit, Interest Expense Credit,
Discount on Notes Payable

Carrying Amount
of Note

12/31/20 $ $
12/31/21
12/31/22
12/31/23
12/31/24

Prepare any necessary adjusting entries relative to depreciation and amortization on December 31, 2022. (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 38,548. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts. Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually.)

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On January 1, 2020, Ridge Road Company acquired 20 percent of the voting shares of Sauk...

On January 1, 2020, Ridge Road Company acquired 20 percent of the voting shares of Sauk Trail, Inc., for $3,100,000 in cash. Both companies provide commercial Internet support services but serve markets in different industries. Ridge Road made the investment to gain access to Sauk Trail’s board of directors and thus facilitate future cooperative agreements between the two firms. Ridge Road quickly obtained several seats on Sauk Trail’s board, which gave it the ability to significantly influence Sauk Trail’s operating and investing activities.

The January 1, 2020, carrying amounts and corresponding fair values for Sauk Trail’s assets and liabilities follow:

Carrying Amount Fair Value
Cash and receivables $ 130,000 $ 130,000
Computing equipment 5,180,000 6,020,000
Patented technology 120,000 4,040,000
Trademark 170,000 2,040,000
Liabilities (205,000 ) (205,000 )

Also, as of January 1, 2020, Sauk Trail’s computing equipment had a seven-year remaining estimated useful life. The patented technology was estimated to have a four-year remaining useful life. The trademark's useful life was considered indefinite. Ridge Road attributed to goodwill any unidentified excess cost.

During the next two years, Sauk Trail reported the following net income and dividends:

Net Income Dividends Declared
2020 $ 1,840,000 $ 170,000
2021 2,025,000 180,000
  1. How much of Ridge Road’s $3,100,000 payment for Sauk Trail is attributable to goodwill?

  2. What amount should Ridge Road report for its equity in Sauk Trail’s earnings on its income statements for 2020 and 2021?

  3. What amount should Ridge Road report for its investment in Sauk Trail on its balance sheets at the end of 2020 and 2021?

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On January 1, 2020, Ridge Road Company acquired 25 percent of the voting shares of Sauk...

On January 1, 2020, Ridge Road Company acquired 25 percent of the voting shares of Sauk Trail, Inc., for $4,000,000 in cash. Both companies provide commercial Internet support services but serve markets in different industries. Ridge Road made the investment to gain access to Sauk Trail’s board of directors and thus facilitate future cooperative agreements between the two firms. Ridge Road quickly obtained several seats on Sauk Trail’s board, which gave it the ability to significantly influence Sauk Trail’s operating and investing activities. The January 1, 2020, carrying amounts and corresponding fair values for Sauk Trail’s assets and liabilities follow: Carrying Amount Fair Value Cash and receivables $ 175,000 $ 175,000 Computing equipment 5,585,000 6,740,000 Patented technology 165,000 4,130,000 Trademark 215,000 2,130,000 Liabilities (250,000 ) (250,000 ) Also, as of January 1, 2020, Sauk Trail’s computing equipment had a seven-year remaining estimated useful life. The patented technology was estimated to have a five-year remaining useful life. The trademark's useful life was considered indefinite. Ridge Road attributed to goodwill any unidentified excess cost. During the next two years, Sauk Trail reported the following net income and dividends: Net Income Dividends Declared 2020 $ 1,930,000 $ 215,000 2021 2,115,000 225,000 How much of Ridge Road’s $4,000,000 payment for Sauk Trail is attributable to goodwill? What amount should Ridge Road report for its equity in Sauk Trail’s earnings on its income statements for 2020 and 2021? What amount should Ridge Road report for its investment in Sauk Trail on its balance sheets at the end of 2020 and 2021? On January 1, 2020, Ridge Road Company acquired 25 percent of the voting shares of Sauk Trail, Inc., for $4,000,000 in cash. Both companies provide commercial Internet support services but serve markets in different industries. Ridge Road made the investment to gain access to Sauk Trail’s board of directors and thus facilitate future cooperative agreements between the two firms. Ridge Road quickly obtained several seats on Sauk Trail’s board, which gave it the ability to significantly influence Sauk Trail’s operating and investing activities. The January 1, 2020, carrying amounts and corresponding fair values for Sauk Trail’s assets and liabilities follow: Carrying Amount Fair Value Cash and receivables $ 175,000 $ 175,000 Computing equipment 5,585,000 6,740,000 Patented technology 165,000 4,130,000 Trademark 215,000 2,130,000 Liabilities (250,000 ) (250,000 ) Also, as of January 1, 2020, Sauk Trail’s computing equipment had a seven-year remaining estimated useful life. The patented technology was estimated to have a five-year remaining useful life. The trademark's useful life was considered indefinite. Ridge Road attributed to goodwill any unidentified excess cost. During the next two years, Sauk Trail reported the following net income and dividends: Net Income Dividends Declared 2020 $ 1,930,000 $ 215,000 2021 2,115,000 225,000 How much of Ridge Road’s $4,000,000 payment for Sauk Trail is attributable to goodwill? What amount should Ridge Road report for its equity in Sauk Trail’s earnings on its income statements for 2020 and 2021? What amount should Ridge Road report for its investment in Sauk Trail on its balance sheets at the end of 2020 and 2021? On January 1, 2020, Ridge Road Company acquired 25 percent of the voting shares of Sauk Trail, Inc., for $4,000,000 in cash. Both companies provide commercial Internet support services but serve markets in different industries. Ridge Road made the investment to gain access to Sauk Trail’s board of directors and thus facilitate future cooperative agreements between the two firms. Ridge Road quickly obtained several seats on Sauk Trail’s board, which gave it the ability to significantly influence Sauk Trail’s operating and investing activities. The January 1, 2020, carrying amounts and corresponding fair values for Sauk Trail’s assets and liabilities follow: Carrying Amount Fair Value Cash and receivables $ 175,000 $ 175,000 Computing equipment 5,585,000 6,740,000 Patented technology 165,000 4,130,000 Trademark 215,000 2,130,000 Liabilities (250,000 ) (250,000 ) Also, as of January 1, 2020, Sauk Trail’s computing equipment had a seven-year remaining estimated useful life. The patented technology was estimated to have a five-year remaining useful life. The trademark's useful life was considered indefinite. Ridge Road attributed to goodwill any unidentified excess cost. During the next two years, Sauk Trail reported the following net income and dividends: Net Income Dividends Declared 2020 $ 1,930,000 $ 215,000 2021 2,115,000 225,000 How much of Ridge Road’s $4,000,000 payment for Sauk Trail is attributable to goodwill? What amount should Ridge Road report for its equity in Sauk Trail’s earnings on its income statements for 2020 and 2021? What amount should Ridge Road report for its investment in Sauk Trail on its balance sheets at the end of 2020 and 2021? On January 1, 2020, Ridge Road Company acquired 25 percent of the voting shares of Sauk Trail, Inc., for $4,000,000 in cash. Both companies provide commercial Internet support services but serve markets in different industries. Ridge Road made the investment to gain access to Sauk Trail’s board of directors and thus facilitate future cooperative agreements between the two firms. Ridge Road quickly obtained several seats on Sauk Trail’s board, which gave it the ability to significantly influence Sauk Trail’s operating and investing activities. The January 1, 2020, carrying amounts and corresponding fair values for Sauk Trail’s assets and liabilities follow: Carrying Amount Fair Value Cash and receivables $ 175,000 $ 175,000 Computing equipment 5,585,000 6,740,000 Patented technology 165,000 4,130,000 Trademark 215,000 2,130,000 Liabilities (250,000 ) (250,000 ) Also, as of January 1, 2020, Sauk Trail’s computing equipment had a seven-year remaining estimated useful life. The patented technology was estimated to have a five-year remaining useful life. The trademark's useful life was considered indefinite. Ridge Road attributed to goodwill any unidentified excess cost. During the next two years, Sauk Trail reported the following net income and dividends: Net Income Dividends Declared 2020 $ 1,930,000 $ 215,000 2021 2,115,000 225,000 How much of Ridge Road’s $4,000,000 payment for Sauk Trail is attributable to goodwill? What amount should Ridge Road report for its equity in Sauk Trail’s earnings on its income statements for 2020 and 2021? What amount should Ridge Road report for its investment in Sauk Trail on its balance sheets at the end of 2020 and 2021? On January 1, 2020, Ridge Road Company acquired 25 percent of the voting shares of Sauk Trail, Inc., for $4,000,000 in cash. Both companies provide commercial Internet support services but serve markets in different industries. Ridge Road made the investment to gain access to Sauk Trail’s board of directors and thus facilitate future cooperative agreements between the two firms. Ridge Road quickly obtained several seats on Sauk Trail’s board, which gave it the ability to significantly influence Sauk Trail’s operating and investing activities. The January 1, 2020, carrying amounts and corresponding fair values for Sauk Trail’s assets and liabilities follow: Carrying Amount Fair Value Cash and receivables $ 175,000 $ 175,000 Computing equipment 5,585,000 6,740,000 Patented technology 165,000 4,130,000 Trademark 215,000 2,130,000 Liabilities (250,000 ) (250,000 ) Also, as of January 1, 2020, Sauk Trail’s computing equipment had a seven-year remaining estimated useful life. The patented technology was estimated to have a five-year remaining useful life. The trademark's useful life was considered indefinite. Ridge Road attributed to goodwill any unidentified excess cost. During the next two years, Sauk Trail reported the following net income and dividends: Net Income Dividends Declared 2020 $ 1,930,000 $ 215,000 2021 2,115,000 225,000 How much of Ridge Road’s $4,000,000 payment for Sauk Trail is attributable to goodwill? What amount should Ridge Road report for its equity in Sauk Trail’s earnings on its income statements for 2020 and 2021? What amount should Ridge Road report for its investment in Sauk Trail on its balance sheets at the end of 2020 and 2021? On January 1, 2020, Ridge Road Company acquired 25 percent of the voting shares of Sauk Trail, Inc., for $4,000,000 in cash. Both companies provide commercial Internet support services but serve markets in different industries. Ridge Road made the investment to gain access to Sauk Trail’s board of directors and thus facilitate future cooperative agreements between the two firms. Ridge Road quickly obtained several seats on Sauk Trail’s board, which gave it the ability to significantly influence Sauk Trail’s operating and investing activities. The January 1, 2020, carrying amounts and corresponding fair values for Sauk Trail’s assets and liabilities follow: Carrying Amount Fair Value Cash and receivables $ 175,000 $ 175,000 Computing equipment 5,585,000 6,740,000 Patented technology 165,000 4,130,000 Trademark 215,000 2,130,000 Liabilities (250,000 ) (250,000 ) Also, as of January 1, 2020, Sauk Trail’s computing equipment had a seven-year remaining estimated useful life. The patented technology was estimated to have a five-year remaining useful life. The trademark's useful life was considered indefinite. Ridge Road attributed to goodwill any unidentified excess cost. During the next two years, Sauk Trail reported the following net income and dividends: Net Income Dividends Declared 2020 $ 1,930,000 $ 215,000 2021 2,115,000 225,000 How much of Ridge Road’s $4,000,000 payment for Sauk Trail is attributable to goodwill? What amount should Ridge Road report for its equity in Sauk Trail’s earnings on its income statements for 2020 and 2021? What amount should Ridge Road report for its investment in Sauk Trail on its balance sheets at the end of 2020 and 2021?

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