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Cost MethodThe trial balance data presented in Problem P8-24 can be converted to reflect u...

Cost Method

The trial balance data presented in Problem P8-24 can be converted to reflect use of the cost method by inserting the following amounts in place of those presented for Bennett Corporation:

Investment in Stone Container Stock

$ 75,000

Retained Earnings

187,200

Income from Subsidiary

-0-

Dividend Income

6,000

Stone reported retained earnings of $25,000 on the date Bennett purchased 60 percent of the stock.

Required

a. Prepare the journal entries that would have been recorded on Bennett's books during 20X4 under the cost method.


b. Prepare all eliminating entries needed to complete a consolidation worksheet as of December 31, 20X4, assuming Bennett uses the cost method.

c. Complete a three-part consolidation worksheet as of December 31, 20X4.

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