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24 August, 04:04

Q2. Parent Company acquired 90% of Son Inc. on January 31, 20X2 in exchange for cash. The book value of Son's individual assets and liabilities approximated their acquisition-date fair values. On the date of acquisition, Son reported the following: During the year Son Inc. reported $310,000 in net income and declared $15,000 in dividends. Parent Company reported $520,000 in net income and declared $25,000 in dividends. Parent accounts for their investment using the equity method. Required: 1. What journal entry will Parent make on the date of acquisition to record the investment in Son Inc.

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  1. 24 August, 07:29
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    Journal entry that Parent will make on the date of acquisition to record the investment in Son Inc. is $1035000.

    Explanation:

    Journal entry Parent make on the date of acquisition to record the investment in Son Inc.

    The net worth of Son's Inc. is $ 1150000. The parent acquires 90 % of it. So we assume that 90 % stock is held by parent for $ 1035000.
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