On January l, 2014, the Phillips Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Standard, Ltd., a
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At date of acquisition, the exchange rate was $2/£. Standard's inventory and buildings were undervalued by £100,000 and £500,000, respectively. All of the undervalued inventory was sold during the year, and the buildings are depreciated over a 20-year life, straight-line. Other relevant information is as follows:
1. The exchange rate at the end of 2014 was $2.30/£. The average exchange rate for 2014 was $2.15/£.
2. Goodwill impairment during 2014 was £200,000.
3. Phillips reports its Investment in Standard using the complete equity method. However, neither the equity method income accrual nor Phillips' share of the translation gain for 2014 have been booked. Intercompany dividends, paid when the exchange rate was $2.10/£, were credited to the investment account.
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Assuming the pound is Standard's functional currency, prepare a consolidated balance sheet and a consolidated statement of income and retained earnings for Phillips and Standard. All supporting schedules and computations should be in good form.
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Advanced Accounting
ISBN: 978-1934319307
2nd edition
Authors: Susan S. Hamlen, Ronald J. Huefner, James A. Largay III