Questions from Advanced Accounting


Q: On January 1, 2015, James Company purchases 70% of

On January 1, 2015, James Company purchases 70% of the common stock of Craft Company for $245,000. On this date, Craft has common stock, other paid-in capital in excess of par, and retained earnings o...

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Q: During 2017, Away Company acquires a controlling interest in Stallward,

During 2017, Away Company acquires a controlling interest in Stallward, Inc. Trial balances of the companies at December 31, 2017, are as follows: The following information is available regarding...

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Q: Smith Company is acquired by Roan Corporation on July 1, 2015

Smith Company is acquired by Roan Corporation on July 1, 2015. Roan exchanges 60,000 shares of its $1 par stock, with a fair value of $18 per share, for the net assets of Smith Company. Roan incurs th...

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Q: Kraus Company has the following balance sheet on July 1, 2016

Kraus Company has the following balance sheet on July 1, 2016: On July 1, 2016, Neiman Company purchases 80% of the outstanding common stock of Kraus Company for $310,000. Any excess of book value o...

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Q: On January 1, 2013, Carlos Corporation purchases 90% (

On January 1, 2013, Carlos Corporation purchases 90% (18,000 shares) of the outstanding common stock of Dower Company for $504,000. Just prior to Carlos Corporation’s purchase, Dower...

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Q: The information shown on page 425 is available regarding the investments of

The information shown on page 425 is available regarding the investments of Billings Corporation in Channel Company for the years 2011–2015. The stockholders’ e...

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Q: Refer to the preceding information for Fast Cool’s acquisition of Fast Air’s

Refer to the preceding information for Fast Cool’s acquisition of Fast Air’s common stock. Assume Fast Cool issues 35,000 shares of its $20 fair value common stock...

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Q: Marsha Corporation purchases an 80% interest in the common stock of

Marsha Corporation purchases an 80% interest in the common stock of Transam Corporation on December 31, 2013, for $720,000, when Transam has the following condensed balance sheet: On the December...

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Q: The following information pertains to Titan Corporation and its two subsidiaries,

The following information pertains to Titan Corporation and its two subsidiaries, Boat Corporation and Engine Corporation: a. The three corporations are all in the same industry and their operations a...

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Q: On January 1, 2017, Black Jack Corporation purchases all of

On January 1, 2017, Black Jack Corporation purchases all of the preferred stock and 60% of the common stock of Zeppo Company for $56,000 and $111,000, respectively. Immediately prior to the purchases,...

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