PROBLEM 4-3 Consolidated Workpaper, Wholly Owned Subsidiary Perkins Company acquired 100% of Schultz...

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PROBLEM 4-3
Consolidated Workpaper, Wholly Owned Subsidiary
Perkins Company acquired 100% of Schultz Company on January 1,2022, for $161,500. On December 31,2022, the companies prepared the following trial balances:
Perkins
Schultz
Cash $25,000 $30,000
Inventory 105,00097,500
Investment in Schultz Company 222,0000
Land 111,00097,000
Cost of Goods Sold 225,00059,500
Other Expense 40,00040,000
Dividends Declared 15,00010,000
Total Debits $743,000 $334,000
Accounts Payable $72,500 $17,500
Capital Stock 160,00075,000
Other Contributed Capital 35,00017,500
Retained Earnings, 1/125,00054,000
Sales 380,000170,000
Equity in Subsidiary Income 70,500
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Total Credits $743,000 $334,000
Required:
What method is being used by Perkins to account for its investment in Schultz Company? How can you tell?
Prepare a workpaper for the preparation of consolidated financial statements on December 31,2022. Any difference between the book value of equity acquired and the value implied by the purchase price relates to goodwill.

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