Pam Corporation holds 70 percent ownership of Northern Enterprises. On December 31, 20X6, Northern paid Pam $40,000 for a truck that Pam had purchased for $45,000 on January 1, 20X2. The truck was considered to have a 15-year life from January 1, 20X2, and no residual value. Both companies depreciate equipment using the straight-line method.

Required

a. Give the worksheet elimination entry or entries needed on December 31, 20X6, to remove the effects of the intercompany sale.

b. Give the worksheet elimination entry or entries needed on December 31, 20X7, to remove the effects of the intercompany sale.