Comprehensive Problem: Consolidation in Subsequent Period
Thompson Company spent $240,000 to acquire all of Lake Corporation’s stock on January 1, 20X2. On December 31, 20X4, the trial balances of the two companies were as follows:
Thompson Company
Lake Corporation
Item
Debit
Credit
Cash
$ 74,000
$ 42,000
Accounts Receivable
130,000
53,000
Land
60,000
50,000
Buildings & Equipment
500,000
350,000
Investment in Lake Corporation stock
268,000
Cost of Services Provided
470,000
18,000
Depreciation Expense
35,000
Other Expenses
57,000
12,000
Dividends Declared
30,000
Accumulated Depreciation
$ 265,000
$ 93,000
Accounts Payable
71,000
17,000
Taxes Payable
58,000
Notes Payable
100,000
85,000
Common Stock
200,000
Retained Earnings
292,000
120,000
Service Revenue
610,000
240,000
Income from Subsidiary
28,000
$1,624,000
$715,000
Lake Corporation reported retained earnings of $100,000 at the date of acquisition. The difference between the acquisition price and underlying book value is assigned to buildings and equipment with a remaining economic life of 10 years from the date of acquisition. At December 31, 20X4, Lake owed Thompson $2,500 for services provided.
Required
a. Give all journal entries recorded by Thompson with regard to its investment in Lake during 20X4.
b. Give all elimination entries required on December 31, 20X4, to prepare consolidated financial statements.
c. Prepare a three-part consolidation worksheet as of December 31, 20X4.
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