Questions from Advanced Accounting


Q: On January 1, 2015, Silvio Corporation exchanged on a 1

On January 1, 2015, Silvio Corporation exchanged on a 1-for-3 basis common stock it held in its treasury for 80% of the outstanding stock of Jenko Company. Silvio Corporation common stock had a market...

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Q: On September 1, 2015, Parcel Corporation purchased 80% of

On September 1, 2015, Parcel Corporation purchased 80% of the outstanding common stock of Sack Corporation for $152,000. On that date, Sack’s net book values equaled fair values, and...

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Q: Refer to the preceding information for Paulcraft’s acquisition of Switzer’s common stock

Refer to the preceding information for Paulcraft’s acquisition of Switzer’s common stock. Assume that Paulcraft pays $420,000 for 70% of Switzer common stock. Paulc...

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Q: Refer to the preceding facts for Panther’s acquisition of Sandin common stock

Refer to the preceding facts for Panther’s acquisition of Sandin common stock. On January 1, 2016, Panther held merchandise sold to it from Sandin for $12,000. This beginning inventory had an applicab...

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Q: Refer to the preceding facts for Panther’s acquisition of Sandin common stock

Refer to the preceding facts for Panther’s acquisition of Sandin common stock. On January 1, 2016, Sandin held merchandise sold to it from Panther for $20,000. During 2016, Panther sold merchandise to...

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Q: The December 31, 2016, trial balances of Pettie Corporation and

The December 31, 2016, trial balances of Pettie Corporation and its 90%-owned subsidiary Sunco Corporation are as follows: Pettie’s investment in Sunco was purchased for $1,260,00...

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Q: Barns Corporation purchased a 10% interest in Delta Company on January

Barns Corporation purchased a 10% interest in Delta Company on January 1, 2015, as an available for-sale investment for a price of $42,000. On January 1, 2020, Barns Corporation purchased 7,000 additi...

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Q: Since its 100% acquisition of Dancer Corporation stock on December 31

Since its 100% acquisition of Dancer Corporation stock on December 31, 2012, Jones Corporation has maintained its investment under the equity method. However, due to Dancer’s earning...

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Q: Sym Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paratec Corporation, leased

Sym Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paratec Corporation, leased equipment from its parent company on August 1, 2016. The terms of the agreement clearly do not require the lease to be account...

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Q: Refer to the preceding facts for Press’s acquisition of Simon common stock

Refer to the preceding facts for Press’s acquisition of Simon common stock. Press uses the simple equity method to account for its investment in Simon. On January 1, 2016, Press held...

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