Police Corporation acquired 100 percent of Station Corporation's voting shares on January 1, 20X3, at underlying book value. At that date, the book values and fair values of Station's assets and liabilities were equal. Police uses the equity method in accounting for its investment in Station. Adjusted trial balances for Police and Station on December 31, 20X3, are as follows:

 

 

E4-20 Basic Consolidation Worksheet LO 4-5 Police Corporation acquired 100 percent of Station Corporation's voting shares on January 1, 20X3, at underlying book value. At that date, the book values and fair values of Station's assets and liabilities were equal. Police uses the equity method in accounting for its investment in Station. Adjusted trial balances for Police and Station on December 31, 20X3, are as follows: Police Corporation Station Corporation Item Debit Credit Debit Credit $ 145,000 325,000 170,000 25,000 105,000 40,000 $ 105,000 225,000 Current Assets Depreciable Assets (net) Investment in Station Corporation Depreciation Expense Other Expenses 15,000 75,000 10,000 Dividends Declared $ 50,000 100,000 200,000 230,000 200,000 30,000 $ 40,000 120,000 100,000 50,000 120,000 Current Liabilities Long-Term Debt Common Stock Retained Earnings Sales Income from Station Corporation $ 810,000 $ 810,000 $ 430,000 $ 430,000