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

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

Paper Company acquired 80 percent of Scissor Company’s outstanding common stock for $296,000 on January 1, 20X8, when the book value of Scissor’s net assets was equal to $370,000. Paper uses the equity method to account for investments. Trial balance data for Paper and Scissor as of January 1, 20X8, are as follows:

 

Paper Company

ScissorCompany

Assets

 

 

Cash

109,000

25,000

Accounts Receivable

65,000

37,000

Inventory

125,000

87,000

Investment in Scissor Stock

296,000

 

Land

280,000

125,000

Buildings and Equipment

875,000

250,000

Accumulated Depreciation

(500,000)

(24,000)

Total Assets

1,250,000

500,000

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

Accounts Payable

95,000

30,000

Bonds Payable

250,000

100,000

Common Stock

625,000

250,000

Retained Earnings

280,000

120,000

Total Liabilities and Equity

1,250,000

500,000

Required

a. Prepare the journal entry on Paper’s books for the acquisition of Scissor Co. 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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