On January 1,2023, French Company acquired 60 percent of K-Tech Company for $324,000 when K-Tech's...

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On January 1,2023, French Company acquired 60 percent of K-Tech Company for $324,000 when K-Tech's book value was
$424,000. The fair value of the newly comprised 40 percent noncontrolling interest was assessed at $216,000. At the acquisition dat
K-Tech's trademark (10-year rembining life) was undervalued in its financial records by $80,000. Also, patented technology (5-year
remaining life) was undervalued by $36.000
In 2023, K-Tech reports $22,000 net income and declares no dividends. At the end of 2024, the two companies report the following
figures (stockholders* equity accounts have been omitted):
Note: Parentheses indicate a credit balance.
Required:
o. Compute the 2024 consolidated net income before allocation to the controlling and noncontrolling interests.
b. In 2024, assuming K-Tech has declared no dividends, compute the noncontroling interest's share of the subsidiary's income and
the ending balance of the noncontrolling interest in the subsidiary.
c. Compute the amount reported for trademarks in the 2024 consolidated balance sheet.
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