On December 31, 20X6, Print Corporation and Size Company entered into a business combination in which Print acquired all of Sizes common stock for $961,000. At the date of combination, Size had common stock outstanding with a par value of $109,000, additional paid-in capital of $418,000, and retained earnings of $189,000. The fair values and book values of all Sizes assets and liabilities were equal at the date of combination, except for the following:

Book ValueFair ValueInventory$ 69,000$ 74,000Land92,000176,000Buildings418,000503,000Equipment503,000574,000

The buildings had a remaining life of 16 years, and the equipment was expected to last another 6 years. In accounting for the business combination, Print decided to use push-down accounting on Sizes books.

During 20X7, Size earned net income of $107,000 and paid a dividend of $59,000. All of the inventory on hand at the end of 20X6 was sold during 20X7. During 20X8, Size earned net income of $109,000 and paid a dividend of $59,000.

Required:

1. Record the acquisition of Size's stock on Print's books on December 31, 20X6.
2. Record any entries that would be made on December 31, 20X6, on Sizes books related to the business combination if push-down accounting is employed.
3. Present all consolidating entries that would appear in the worksheet to prepare a consolidated balance sheet immediately after the combination.
4. Present all entries that Print would record during 20X7 related to its investment in Size if Print uses the equity-method of accounting for its investment.
5. Present all consolidating entries that would appear in the worksheet to prepare a full set of consolidated financial statements for the year 20X7.
6. Present all consolidating entries that would appear in the worksheet to prepare a full set of consolidated financial statements for the year 20X8.