Paar Corporation bought 100 percent of Kimmel, Inc., on January 1, 2018. On that date, Paar’s equipment (10-year remaining life) has a book value of $335,000 but a fair value of $468,000. Kimmel has equipment (10-year remaining life) with a book value of $258,000 but a fair value of $391,000. Paar uses the equity method to record its investment in Kimmel. On December 31, 2020, Paar has equipment with a book value of $234,500 but a fair value of $390,000. Kimmel has equipment with a book value of $180,600 but a fair value of $348,100. What is the consolidated balance for the Equipment account as of December 31, 2020?
Multiple Choice
$738,100.
$548,100.
$415,100.
$508,200.
Answer: | |
Particulars | Amount (in $) |
Book Value of Paar's Equipment | $ 234,500 |
Add: Book Value of Kimmel's Equipment | $ 180,600 |
Add: Kimmel's excess of Fair value
over book Value ( $ 391,000 (-) $ 258,000 ) |
$ 133,000 |
Less: Amortization ( $ 133,000 / 10 Years ) x 3 Years |
($ 39,900) |
Gross Profit | $ 508,200 |
Option (d) is Correct | |
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