Stark Company, a 90% owned subsidiary of Parker, Inc., sold land to Parker on May 1, 2020, for $80,000. The land originally cost Stark $85,000. Stark reported net income of $200,000, $180,000, and $220,000 for 2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively. Parker sold the land purchased from Stark for $92,000 in 2022. Both companies use the equity method of accounting.
Which of the following will be included in a consolidation entry for 2021?
A. Debit RE for 5,000
B. Credit RE for 5,000
C. Debit Investment in Subsidiary for 5,000
D. Credit Investment in Subsidiary for 5,000
E. Credit Land for 5,000
The amount that will be included in the consolidation entry will be the difference of Sale and original cost of land from Stark Company to Parker Inc. The difference will be credited to Retained Earnings.
Cost of Land 85,000
Sale Price of Land 80,000
Credit to Retained Earnings 5,000
Option B Credit RE for 5,000 is the correct option
Note: Sale of Land in 2022 not to be considered in the consolidation entry in 2021.
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