Questionl ote: the data is the same as Question 3 in the Chapter 2 8 ai ssignmen
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Questionl ote: the data is the same as Question 3 in the Chapter 2 8 ai ssignment Ellsworth acquired Merrell on January 1, 2008 by issuing shares of common stock. On January 1 2008 all of Merrell's assets and liabilities had fair values equal to book value except for the following: land was undervalued by $20,000 buildings were undervalued by $300,000 (20-year remaining useful life) equipment was overvalued by $60,000 (6-year remaining useful life) In addition, a customer list with an appraised value of $200,000 and a 10-year useful life had been developed internally by Merrell. Assume Ellsworth originally acquired Merrell for the fair value of its net identifiable assets, which was $810,000 at the date of acquisition. Merrell's Retained Earnings balance at the date of acquisition was $150,000 The following are selected accounts for Ellsworth Company and Merrell, Inc. as of December 31 2014 (Ellsworth's Investment in Merrell and Equity in Merrell's Income accounts have been omitted). Credit balances are indicated by parentheses. Ellsworth Merrell Revenues Cost of Goods Sold Depreciation Expense Retained Earnings, 1/1/14 Dividends Paid Current Assets Land Buildings (net Equipment (net Liabilities Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital S (600,000) S (450,000) 200,000 150,000 (600,000 40,000 690,000 90,000 140,000 250,000 (310,000 40,000 (160,000 280,000 120,000 900,000 130,000 600,000 300,000 500,000 200,000 350,000 200,000 80,000Explanation / Answer
In partial equity method investment are booked at cost of acquisition expect in cases of dividend receipt the same is decided from investment.
Amount to be taken of acquisition and not current fair value
Investment in Merrell ...Dr $810,000
To cash $810,000
Investment in Merrell ... dr $150,000
To earning income $150,000
Investment in Merrell ... dr $600,000
To earning in equity $600,000 (retained earnings)
Investment in Merrell,,, Dr $100,000
To earning in equity Dr $100,000 (net income)
earning in equity...Dr $40,000
To investment in Merrell... $40,000 (dividend given by Merrell to be reduced in partial equity method)
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