Question

On January 1, 20X8, Potter Corporation acquired 90 percent of Shoemaker Company’s voting stock, at underlying book value. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to 10 percent of the book value of Shoemaker at that date. Potter uses the fully adjusted equity method in accounting for its ownership of Shoemaker. On December 31, 20X9, the trial balances of the two companies are as follows: Based on the preceding information, what amount would be reported as income to controlling interest in the consolidated financial statements for 20X9?

Answer 1

Answer:

$138,000

Explanation:

Subsidiary is a company which is controlled by its parent. Potter Corporation acquired 90% stock in Shoemaker Company. The non controlling interest is 10% in Shoemaker Company. The company made a profit of $1,380,000. The 90% share will be allocated to the parent company and only 10% share will be allocated to the Non Controlling Interest.