Question

Assume that a parent company owns a 100% controlling interest in its long-held subsidiary. On December 31, 2013, a parent company sold equipment to the subsidiary for $118,000. The equipment originally cost the parent $180,000, and accumulated depreciation through December 31, 2013 was $36,000. The parent depreciated the equipment for 10 years using the straight-line method and no salvage value. After the transfer, the subsidiary will depreciate the equipment for 8 years with no salvage value. Related to the transferred equipment, which of the following items is true regarding the preparation of the consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2013?A. The consolidation entries will include a $26,000 debit to "Equipment (gross)"B. The consolidation entries will include a $26,000 credit to "Loss on Sale of Equipment"C. The consolidation entries will include a $26,000 debit to "Gain on Sale of Equipment"D. The consolidation entries will include a $26,000 credit to "Accumulated depreciation"

Answer 1

Answer:

Related to the transferred equipment, the items that is true regarding the preparation of the consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2013 is:

C. The consolidation entries will include a $26,000 debit to "Gain on Sale of Equipment."

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Original cost of the equipment to the parent = $180,000

Transfer of equipment to subsidiary =                 (118,000)

Accumulated depreciation to December 31,        (36,000)

Unaccounted balance =                                          26,000

b) The unaccounted balance of $26,000 needs to be credited to the parent's Equipment account to remove it from the account.  This will have a corresponding debit entry in another account.  The only correct entry among the options is C.