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TranslationAlamo Inc. purchased 80 percent of the outstanding stock of Western Ranching Co...

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Alamo Inc. purchased 80 percent of the outstanding stock of Western Ranching Company, located in Australia, on January 1, 20X3. The purchase price in Australian dollars (A$) was A$200,000, and A$40,000 of the differential was allocated to plant and equipment, which is amortized over a 10-year period. The remainder of the differential was attributable to a patent. Alamo Inc. amortizes the patent over 10 years. Western Ranching’s trial balance on December 31, 20X3, in Australian dollars is as follows:

 

Debits

Credits

Cash

A$ 44,100

 

Accounts Receivable (net)

72,000

 

Inventory

86,000

 

Plant and Equipment

240,000

 

Accumulated Depreciation

 

A$ 60,000

Accounts Payable

 

53,800

Payable to Alamo Inc.

 

10,800

Interest Payable

 

3,000

12% Bonds Payable

 

100,000

Premium on Bonds

 

5,700

Common Stock

 

90,000

Retained Earnings

 

40,000

Sales

 

579,000

Cost of Goods Sold

330,000

 

Depreciation Expense

24,000

 

Operating Expenses

131,500

 

Interest Expense

5,700

 

Dividends Paid

9,000

 

Total

A$942,300

A$942,300

Additional Information

1. Western Ranching uses average cost for cost of goods sold. Inventory increased by A$20,000 during the year. Purchases were made uniformly during 20X3. The ending inventory was acquired at the average exchange rate for the year.


2. Plant and equipment were acquired as follows:

Date

Cost

January 20×1

A$180,000

January 1, 20×3

60,000


3. Plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method and a 10-year life, with no residual value.


4. The payable to Alamo is in Australian dollars. Alamo’s books show a receivable from Western Ranching of $6,480.


5. The 10-year bonds were issued on July 1, 20X3, for A$106,000. The premium is amortized on a straight-line basis. The interest is paid on April 1 and October 1.


6. The dividends were declared and paid on April 1.


7. Exchange rates were as follows:

January 20×1

A$1

= $0.93

August 20×1

A$1

= 0.88

January 1, 20×3

A$1

= 0.70

April 1, 20×3

A$1

= 0.67

July 1, 20×3

A$1

= 0.64

December 31, 20×3

A$1

= 0.60

20×3 average

A$1

= 0.65

Required

a.Prepare a schedule translating the December 31, 20X3, trial balance of Western Ranching from Australian dollars to U.S. dollars.

b.Prepare a schedule providing a proof of the translation adjustment.

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