Chapman Company obtains 100 percent of Abernethy Companys stock on January 1,2023. As of that...

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Chapman Company obtains 100 percent of Abernethy Companys stock on January 1,2023. As of that date, Abernethy has the following trial balance:
Items Debit Credit
Accounts payable - $ 58,300
Accounts receivable $ 43,500-
Additional paid-in capital -50,000
Buildings (net)(4-year remaining life)210,000-
Cash and short-term investments 83,250
Common stock -250,000
Equipment (net)(5-year remaining life)417,500-
Inventory 95,000-
Land 103,000-
Long-term liabilities (mature 12/31/26)-163,000
Retained earnings, 1/1/23-445,850
Supplies 14,900-
Totals $ 967,150 $ 967,150
During 2023, Abernethy reported net income of $122,000 while declaring and paying dividends of $15,000. During 2024, Abernethy reported net income of $175,000 while declaring and paying dividends of $55,000.
Assume that Chapman Company acquired Abernethys common stock by paying $886,850 in cash. All of Abernethys accounts are estimated to have a fair value approximately equal to present book values. Chapman uses the partial equity method to account for its investment.
Required:
Prepare the consolidation worksheet entries for December 31,2023, and December 31,2024.
Note: If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.

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