Astor Corporation acquired 60 percent of the outstanding shares of Shield Company on January 1, 20X7. Balance

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Astor Corporation acquired 60 percent of the outstanding shares of Shield Company on January 1, 20X7. Balance sheet data for the two companies immediately following the purchase were as follows:

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As indicated in the parent company balance sheet, Astor purchased \(\$ 50,000\) of Shield Company bonds from the subsidiary immediately after it purchased the stock. An analysis of intercompany receivables and payables also indicates that the subsidiary owes the parent \(\$ 10,000\). On the date of combination, the book values and fair values of Shield's assets and liabilities were the same.
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a. Give all eliminating entries needed to prepare a consolidated balance sheet for January 1, 20X7.

b. Complete a consolidated balance sheet workpaper.

c. Prepare a consolidated balance sheet in good form.

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Advanced Financial Accounting

ISBN: 9780072444124

5th Edition

Authors: Richard E. Baker, Valdean C. Lembke, Thomas E. King

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