Question

Chapman Company obtains 100 percent of Abernethy Company’s stock on January 1, 2020. As of that date, Abernethy has the following trial balance:

	Debit			Credit
Accounts payable				$	52,800
Accounts receivable	$	49,500
Additional paid-in capital					50,000
Buildings (net) (4-year remaining life)		174,000
Cash and short-term investments		84,000
Common stock					250,000
Equipment (net) (5-year remaining life)		315,000
Inventory		137,500
Land		90,500
Long-term liabilities (mature 12/31/23)					188,500
Retained earnings, 1/1/20					323,600
Supplies		14,400
Totals	$	864,900		$	864,900

During 2020, Abernethy reported net income of $129,000 while declaring and paying dividends of $16,000. During 2021, Abernethy reported net income of $176,000 while declaring and paying dividends of $38,000.

Assume that Chapman Company acquired Abernethy’s common stock by paying $768,600 in cash. All of Abernethy’s accounts are estimated to have a fair value approximately equal to present book values. Chapman uses the partial equity method to account for its investment.

Prepare the consolidation worksheet entries for December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2021.

Answer 1

Consolidation entry as at Dec 31, 2020 and Dec 31, 2021

Note: Under a partial equity method, amortization of goodwill is not recorded.

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