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Assume that prior to January 1, 2019, a Reporting Company owned a 15 percent interest in a Legal Entity. The Reporting Company acquired its 15 percent ownership interest in the Legal Entity on June 15, 1998 for $45,000, and correctly accounted for this investment under the cost method (i. E. , it was a passive investment and it was not marketable). On January 1, 2019, the Reporting Company purchased an additional 30 percent interest in the Legal Entity for $180,000. As a result of an evaluation of the facts and circumstances on Janu-ary 1, 2019, the Reporting Entity determined that the Legal Entity is a variable interest entity (VIE) and that the Reporting Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Reporting Company also determined that, on January 1, 2019, the fair value of the previously held 15 percent interest is $90,000. In addition, in-dependent appraisals revealed that the fair value of the noncontrolling interest (i. E. , the 55 percent not owned by the Reporting Company) is $330,000. On January 1, 2019, the Legal Entity has reported book values for its identifiable net assets equal to $399,000 and fair values for its identifiable net assets equal to $570,000. Assume that the Legal Entity is not a "business," as that term is defined in FASB ASC 805 ("Business Combinations"). Related to the initial consolidation of the Legal Entity on January 1, 2019, determine the following amounts:Note: Use a negative sign with your answer in part b. To indicate a gain on initial consolidation of Legal Entity, if applicable. AccountAmounta. GoodwillAnswerb. (Gain) Loss on initialconsolidation of Legal EntityAnswer
Assume that at the end of 2020, Clampett, Incorporated (an S corporation) distributes property (fair market value of $44,500, basis of $6,500) to each of its four equal shareholders (aggregate distribution of $178,000). At the time of the distribution, Clampett, Incorporated, has no corporate earnings and profits and J. D. Has a basis of $50,600 in his Clampett, Incorporated, stock. How much total income does J. D. Recognize as a result of the distribution
Vollmer Manufacturing makes three components for sale to refrigeration companies. The components are processed on two machines: a shaper and a grinder. The times (in minutes) required on each machine are as follows: Machine Component Shaper Grinder 1 5 5 2 6 4 3 4 3 The shaper is available for 115 hours, and the grinder is available for 95 hours. No more than 210 units of component 3 can be sold, but up to 1050 units of each of the other components can be sold. In fact, the company already has orders for 525 units of component 1 that must be satisfied. The profit contributions for components 1, 2, and 3 are $7, $6, and $10, respectively. Required:a. Formulate and solve for the recommended production quantities. b. What are the objective coefficient ranges for the three components? Interpret these ranges for company management. c. What are the right-hand-side ranges? Interpret these ranges for company management. d. If more time could be made available on the grinder, how much would it be worth?e. If more units of component 3 can be sold by reducing the sales price by $4, should the company reduce the price?
During its current tax year (year one), a pharmaceutical company purchased a mixing tank that had a fair market price of $120,000. It replaced an older, smaller mixing tank that had a BV of $15,000. Because a special promotion was underway, the old tank was used as a trade-in for the new one, and the cash price (including delivery and installation) was set at $99,500. The MACRS class life for the new mixing tank is 9. 5 years. (7. 4, 7. 3)a. Under the GDS, what is the depreciation deduction in year three?Total of the old and new mixing costs ($15,000 + $99. 00) = $114,500b. Under the GDS, what is the BV at the end of year four?c. If 200% DB depreciation had been applied to this problem, what would be the cumulative depreciation through the end of year four?