Pretzel Corporation acquired 100 percent of Stick Companys outstanding shares on January 1, 20X7. Balance sheet data
Question:
Pretzel Corporation acquired 100 percent of Stick Company’s outstanding shares on January 1, 20X7. Balance sheet data for the two companies immediately after the purchase follow:
As indicated in the parent company balance sheet, Pretzel purchased $50,000 of Stick’s bonds from the subsidiary at par value immediately after it acquired 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 Stick’s assets and liabilities were the same.
Required
a. Give all consolidation entries needed to prepare a consolidated balance sheet for January 1, 20X7.
b. Complete a consolidated balance sheet worksheet.
c. Prepare a consolidated balance sheet in good form.
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Advanced Financial Accounting
ISBN: 9781265042615
13th International Edition
Authors: Theodore E. Christensen, David M. Cottrell, Cassy Budd