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Consolidated Worksheet and Balance Sheet on the Acquisition Date (Equity Method)Peanut Com...

Consolidated Worksheet and Balance Sheet on the Acquisition Date (Equity Method)

Peanut Company acquired 90 percent of Snoopy Company’s outstanding common stock for $270,000 on January 1, 20X8, when the book value of Snoopy’s net assets was equal to $300,000. Peanut uses the equity method to account for investments. Trial balance data for Peanut and Snoopy as of January 1, 20X8, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

Peanut Company

Snoopy Company

Assets

 

 

Cash

55,000

20,000

Accounts Receivable

50,000

30,000

Inventory

100,000

60,000

Investment in Snoopy Stock

270,000

 

Land

225,000

100,000

Buildings and Equipment

700,000

200,000

Accumulated Depreciation

(400,000)

(10,000)

Total Assets

1,000,000

400,000

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

Accounts Payable

75,000

25,000

Bonds Payable

200,000

75,000

Common Stock

500,000

200,000

Retained Earnings

225,000

100,000

Total Liabilities and Equity

1,000,000

400,000

Required

a. Prepare the journal entry on Peanut’s books for the acquisition of Snoopy on January 1, 20X8.


b. Prepare a consolidation worksheet on the acquisition date, January 1, 20X8, in good form.


c. Prepare a consolidated balance sheet on the acquisition date, January 1, 20X8, in good form.

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