P2-4 Journal entries for interim acquisition and extraordinary gains Ahmad Corporation paid $350,000 for a 30 percent

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P2-4 Journal entries for interim acquisition and extraordinary gains Ahmad Corporation paid $350,000 for a 30 percent interest in Fakhry Corporation on July 1, 2016, when Fakhry Corporation’s common stock was at $350,000 and retained earnings at $150,000. In 2016, Fakhry declared and paid dividends of $20,000 each on March 1 and September 1. Fakhry’s income for 2016 is summarized below:

Income before extraordinary item $80,000 Extraordinary gains, December 2016 20,000 Net income $100,000 Fakhry’s assets and liabilities were stated at fair values on July 1, 2016, except for land that was undervalued by $25,000 and equipment with a five-year remaining useful life that was undervalued by $50,000.

REQuIRED: Prepare all the journal entries (other than closing entries) on the books of Ahmad Corporation during 2016 to account for the investment in Fakhry.

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Advanced Accounting

ISBN: 9781292214597

13th Global Edition

Authors: Joseph H. Anthony, Bruce Bettinghaus, Floyd A. Beams, Kenneth Smith

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