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Eliminating Entries for Subsidiary with Other Comprehensive IncomePalmer Corporation acqui...

Eliminating Entries for Subsidiary with Other Comprehensive Income

Palmer Corporation acquired 70 percent of Krown Corporation’s ownership on January 1, 20X8, for $140,000. At that date, Krown reported capital stock outstanding of $120,000 and retained earnings of $80,000, and the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to 30 percent of the book value of Krown. During 20X8, Krown reported net income of $30,000 and comprehensive income of $36,000 and paid dividends of $25,000.

Required

a. Present all equity-method entries that Palmer would have recorded in accounting for its investment in Krown during 20X8.


b. Present all eliminating entries needed at December 31, 20X8, to prepare a complete set of consolidated financial statements for Palmer Corporation and its subsidiary.

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