A parent company acquired an 80% interest in a subsidiary on July 1, 2015. The subsidiary closed

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A parent company acquired an 80% interest in a subsidiary on July 1, 2015. The subsidiary closed its books on that date. The subsidiary reported net income of $60,000 for 2015, earned evenly during the year. The parent’s net income, exclusive of any income of the subsidiary, was $140,000. The fair value of the subsidiary exceeded book value by $100,000. The entire difference was attributed to a patent with a 10-year life.

a. What is consolidated net income for 2015?
b. What is the noncontrolling share of net income for 2015?

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Advanced Accounting

ISBN: 978-1305084858

12th edition

Authors: Paul M. Fischer, William J. Tayler, Rita H. Cheng

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