Using the data presented in P5-28, prepare a solution using the accounting procedures in effect prior to

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Using the data presented in P5-28, prepare a solution using the accounting procedures in effect prior to the effective date of FASB 141R.

P5-28,

Porter corporation acquired 70 percent of Darla Corporation's common stock on December 31, 20X4, for $102,200. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was $43,800. Data from the balance sheets of the two companies included the following amounts as of the date of acquisition: 

Cash Receivables Allowance for Bad Debts Inventory Land Buildings and Equipment Accumulated Depreciation

At the date of the business combination, the book values of Darla's assets and liabilities approximated fair value except for inventory, which had a fair value of $81,000, and buildings and equipment, which had a fair value of $185,000. At December 31, 20X4, Porter reported accounts payable of $12,500 to Darla, which reported an equal amount in its accounts receivable. 


Required 

a. Give the eliminating entry or entries needed to prepare a consolidated balance sheet immediately following the business combination. 

b. Prepare a consolidated balance sheet workpaper. 

c. Prepare a consolidated balance sheet in good form.

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Advanced Financial Accounting

ISBN: 978-0073526911

8th Edition

Authors: Richard Baker, Valdean Lembke, Thomas King, Cynthia Jeffrey

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