Chapman Company obtains 100 percent of Abernethy Companys stock on January 1, 2017. As of...
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Chapman Company obtains 100 percent of Abernethy Companys stock on January 1, 2017. As of that date, Abernethy has the following trial balance:
During 2017, Abernethy reported net income of $124,000 while declaring and paying dividends of $16,000. During 2018, Abernethy reported net income of $164,750 while declaring and paying dividends of $60,000. Assume that Chapman Company acquired Abernethys common stock for $756,500 in cash. As of January 1, 2017, Abernethys land had a fair value of $93,100, its buildings were valued at $194,800, and its equipment was appraised at $366,250. Chapman uses the equity method for this investment. Prepare consolidation worksheet entries for December 31, 2017, and December 31, 2018. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)