Company Background:

Florida Chocolate Inc. was first opened as a sole proprietor in 20x2 under the name Alexandrias Chocolates. The company produced 4 specialty chocolate products using an old family recipe, which only the owner, Alexandria Vierra, knows. The company started as a small homebased business.

In 20x4 Alexandria decided to expand the business, opened a factory in Ft. Lauderdale Florida and converted the business to a corporation named Florida Chocolate Inc. Due to the huge success of the business she decided to expand to Europe in 20x6, opening another factory in England. This factory is run by Alexandrias brother Nelson. The third factory was open in Brazil in 20x9 and is run by Alexandrias sister Laura.

Project Information:

*The recording currency and functional currency of Florida Chocolate Inc. is the U.S. Dollar.

On January 1, 20x6 Florida Chocolate Inc acquired 100% of Brazil Cos outstanding stock to open a factory in Brazil. The following facts relate to the acquisition:

• Florida Chocolate Inc paid $1,000,000 cash for Brazil Co Industries.
• On January 1, 20x6, Brazil Co had the following assets and liabilities on its balance sheet: Cash - $375,000, Inventory - $1,000,000, Land - $100,000, Buildings & equipment - $625,000, Accounts Payable - $300,000, and Notes Payable - $1,500,000.
• Fair market values of all Brazil Co' assets and liabilities approximate their costs with the exception of:
  • Inventory - $950,000
  • Land - $300,000
  • Buildings & Equipment - $975,000
• For the year ended December 31, 20x6, Florida Chocolate Inc had the following other assets and liabilities on its balance sheet: Cash - $825,000, Inventory - $1,250,000, Land - $500,000, Buildings & equipment - $1,500,000, Accounts payable - $500,000, Notes payable - $2,000,000. Retained earnings before closing the income statement was $2,500,000.
• Florida Chocolate Inc. received income from Brazil Co of $125,000, and dividends from Brazil Co of $50,000.
• Florida Chocolate Inc 's sales for the year were $3,000,000. Cost of goods sold was $1,900,000, and its operating expenses were $875,000.
• Brazil Co' sales for the year were $1,000,000. Cost of goods sold was $650,000, and its operating expenses were $225,000.
• Assume that net income increased Brazil Co' cash balances. Dividends were paid out of Brazil Co' cash balances.
• Ignore amortization expense. There were no intercompany transactions between Florida Chocolate Inc. and Brazil Co during 20x6.

Due to the huge success of the business she expanded to Europe in 20x7, opening another factory in England. The recording currency of the England factory is the Euro and the functional currency is the Pound sterling.

In 20x9 Alexandria formed a partnership in Florida with her brother, Nelson. Alexandria and her brother both contributed the following assets:

	Alexandria	Nelson
Cash	$61,100	$50,800
Inventories	80,900	0
Land	0	131,500
Equipment	101,400	0

The land was subject to a $51,600 mortgage, which the partnership assumed on January 1, 20x9. The equipment was subject to an installment note payable that had an unpaid principal amount of $21,200 on January 1, 20x9. The partnership also assumed this note payable. Alexandria and Nelson agreed to share partnership income and losses in the following manner:

	Alexandria	Nelson
Interest on beg. Capital balances	3%	3%
Salaries	$13,900	$13,900
Remainder	60%	40%

During 20x9, the following events occurred:

• Inventory was acquired at a cost of $31,400. At December 31, 20x9, the partnership owed $6,300 to its suppliers.
• Principal of $5,700 was paid on the mortgage. Interest expense incurred on the mortgage was $2,000, all of which was paid by December 31, 20x9.
• Principal of $3,300 was paid on the installment note. Interest expense incurred on the installment note was $2,300, all of which was paid by December 31, 20x9.
• Sales on account amounted to $162,000. At December 31, 20x9, customers owed the partnership $21,900.
• Selling and general expenses, excluding depreciation, amounted to $34,400. At December 31, 20x9, the partnership owed $7,100 of accrued expenses. Depreciation expense was $6,700.
• Each partner withdrew $230 each week in anticipation of partnership profits.
• The partnerships inventory at December 31, 20x9, was $20,700.
• The partners allocated the net income for 20x9 and closed the accounts.

Portfolio Project Requirements:

This project is split into four (4) parts with one (1) part due each week of the course.

• Part 1 and Part 2 will provide opportunities to receive feedback.
  • See Rubric: "Weekly Portfolio Project Rubric"
• Part 3 will encompass all Parts 1-3.
  • See Rubric: "Portfolio Project Rubric"
• Part 4 will require a presentation of Part 1-3, including any additional requirements as indicated.
  • See Rubric: "Presentation Rubric"

Based on your readings, use of technology, research of literature, and other sources complete the following:

Part 1:

This week's assignment will be a draft of Part 1 of the portfolio project. The final version of Part 1 of the project is due, along with Part 2, in their final versions, with Part 3 as the Portfolio Project for this class.

Prepare the allocation schedule, consolidation worksheet, and journal entries for the initial consolidation with Brazil Co. in 20x6. Prepare the journal entries required at year end, and the consolidation entries. (Assume Brazil uses the U.S. Dollar as their recording and functional currency.)

Part 2:

This week's assignment will be a draft of Part 2 of the portfolio project. The final version of Part 2 of the project is due, along with Part 1, in their final versions with Part 3 as the Portfolio Project for this class.

Regarding the England factory, what currency will be used in preparing the year end consolidated financial statements for 20x7? Explain which method is appropriate to use at year-end: translation or remeasurement?