Question

Parent Corporation purchased land from S1 Corporation for $220,000 on December 26, 20X8. This purchase followed a series of transactions between P-controlled subsidiaries. On February 15, 20X8, S3 Corporation purchased the land from a nonaffiliate for $160,000. It sold the land to S2 Company for $145,000 on October 19, 20X8, and S2 sold the land to S1 for $197,000 on November 27, 20X8. Parent has control of the following companies: Subsidiary Level of Ownership 2008 Net Income S3 80 percent $100,000 S2 70 percent 70,000 S1 90 percent 95,000 Parent reported income from its separate operations of $200,000 for 20X8. Based on the preceding information, what amount of gain or loss on sale of land should be reported in the consolidated income statement for 20X8?

Answer 1

Answer:

$0

Explanation:

The land will be reported at $160,000 in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20X8, but there will be no amount of gain or loss on sale of land