Question

On January 1, 20X9, Pitcher Corporation purchased 100 percent of Softball's stock. All tangible assets had a remaining economic life of 10 years at January 1, 20X9. Both companies use the FIFO inventory method. Softball reported net income of $17,000 in 20X9 and paid dividends of $4,700. Pitcher uses the equity method in accounting for its investment in Softball.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Find all the journal entries in the attached spreadsheet

Explanation:

Please note the following points:

The goodwill is the excess of purchase consideration of $ 476,500.00  over the net assets of Softball acquired,that is $ 318,000.00  

The net assets is total assets acquired of $374,000 minus the liabilities taken over of $56000

Equity method income is the difference between Softball's net income reported and the dividends paid