Consolidation balance for equipment account: Willkom Corporation buys 100 percent of Szabo, Inc., on January 1, 2002, at a price in excess of the subsidiary's fair market value.
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Chapter 3 Problem 4
Willkom Corporation buys 100 percent of Szabo, Inc., on January 1, 2002, at a price in excess of the subsidiary's fair market value. On that date, Willkom's equipment (10-year life) has a book value of $300,000 but a fair market value of $400,000. Szabo has equipment (10-year life) with a book value of $200,000 but a fair market value of $300,000. Willkom uses the partial equity method to record
its investment in Szabo. On December 31, 2004, Willkom has equipment with a book value of $210,000 but a fair market value of $330,000. Szabo has equipment with a book value of $140,000 but a fair market value of $270,000. What is the consolidated balance for the Equipment account as of December 31, 2004?
a. $600,000
b. $490,000
c. $480,000
d. $420,000
Please show calculation, thanks.
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