Parent Co. purchases 80 percent of Son Company on January 1, 20X1, when Parents retained...

90.2K

Verified Solution

Question

Accounting

Parent Co. purchases 80 percent of Son Company on January 1, 20X1, when Parents retained earnings balance is $550,000 and Sons is $200,000. During 20X1, Son reports $20,000 of net income and declares $6,000 of dividends. Parent reports $125,000 of separate operating earnings plus $16,000 of equity-method income from its 80 percent interest in Son; Parent declares dividends of $40,000. Based on the preceding information, what is Consolidated retained earnings balance on December 31, 20X1?

Group of answer choices

$635,000

$550,000

$544,000

$651,000

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students