Answer:
Net Increase in Net Income will be $18,125
Explanation:
In simple words, when we consolidate accounts we NEVER take account of inter-company transactions which leads to profits OR losses.
So now we will eliminate the effect of the loss recognized by the parent company and the entry would be as under:
Dr Depreciation for the year At Parent percentage XX
Dr Retained Earnings (Balancing figure) XX
Cr Loss from sale of Equipment XX
The debit balance of depreciation at the parent percentage shows that the equipment is still 75% owned by the parent company. Hence the 75% of the per year depreciation must be recognized for the year.
Increase as the loss is added back to Net Income = $20,000
<u>Less</u> Depreciation for the year At Parent percentage = $20,000/8 * 75%
= ($1,875)
Net Increase in Net Income = $20,000 - $1,875 = $18,125
And Double Entry is as under:
Dr Depreciation for the year At Parent percentage $1,875
Dr Retained Earnings (Balancing Earnings) $18,125
Cr Loss from sale of Equipment $20,000
The depreciation and the loss will be settle in the Cost of Goods Sold in the consolidated income statement.
