Question

Wally Corporation acquired 70 percent of the common shares and 60 percent of the preferred shares of Safety Corporation at underlying book value on January 1, 20X6. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest in Safety's common stock was equal to 30 percent of the book value of its common stock. Safety's balance sheet at the time of acquisition contained the following balances: Assets $700,000 Liabilities $110,000 Preferred Stock 100,000 Common Stock 200,000 Retained Earnings 290,000 Total Assets $700,000 Total Liabilities and Equities $700,000 The preferred shares are cumulative and have an 8 percent annual dividend rate and are three years in arrears on January 1, 20X6. All of the $10 par value preferred shares are callable at $12 per share. During 20X6, Safety reported net income of $80,000 and paid no dividends. Based on the preceding information, what is Safety's contribution to consolidated net income for 20X6?

Answer 1

Answer:

$80,000

Explanation:

The entire amount of net income of $80,000 Safety by First for the year 2006 will be considered as a part of the consolidated income and will get distributed between controlling and non-controlling interest in the relevant proportion.