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Balance Sheet Amounts under Alternative Accounting TheoriesParsons Corporation purchased 7...

Balance Sheet Amounts under Alternative Accounting Theories

Parsons Corporation purchased 75 percent ownership of Tumble Company on December 31, 20X7, for $210,000. Summarized balance sheet amounts for the companies on December 31, 20X7, prior to the purchase, were as follows:

 

Parsons

Tumble Company

 

Corporation

Book Value

Fair Value

Cash and Inventory

$300,000

$ 80,000

$ 80,000

Buildings and Equipment (net)

400,000

120,000

180,000

Total Assets

$700,000

$200,000

$260,000

Common Stock

$380,000

$ 90,000

 

Retained Earnings

320,000

110,000

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$700,000

$200,000

 

Required

If consolidated financial statements are prepared, determine the amounts that would be reported as cash and inventory, buildings and equipment (net), and goodwill using the following consolidation alternatives:

a. Proprietary theory.


b. Parent company theory.


c. Entity theory.


d. Current accounting practice.

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