Assume that the acquisition took place on January 1. What figures would appear in a consolidated income statement for this year? Assume that the acquisition took place on April 1. Sawyer’s revenues and expenses occurred uniformly throughout the year. What amounts would appear in a consolidated income statement for this yea

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Parker, Inc., acquires 70 percent of Sawyer Company for $420,000. The remaining 30 percent of Sawyer’s outstanding shares continue to trade at a collective value of $174,000. On the acquisition date, Sawyer has the following accounts:

 

  Book Value   Fair Value
Current assets $ 210,000     $ 210,000  
Land   170,000       180,000  
Buildings   300,000       330,000  
Liabilities   (280,000 )     (280,000 )
 

 

The buildings have a 10-year remaining life. In addition, Sawyer holds a patent worth $140,000 that has a five-year remaining life but is not recorded on its financial records. At the end of the year, the two companies report the following balances:

 

  Parker Sawyer
Revenues $ (900,000 ) $ (600,000 )
Expenses   600,000     400,000  
 

 

  1. Assume that the acquisition took place on January 1. What figures would appear in a consolidated income statement for this year?

  2. Assume that the acquisition took place on April 1. Sawyer’s revenues and expenses occurred uniformly throughout the year. What amounts would appear in a consolidated income statement for this year?

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