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For this assignment, use your Fundamentals of Advanced Accounting text to complete the following: – Problem 14 on page 131. This problem tests your ability to apply acquisition accounting methods to reporting consolidated retained earnings. – Problem 17 on page 133. This problem tests your ability to determine the amount of goodwill impairment.

Sample Paper For Above instruction

The process of consolidating financial statements in accounting involves meticulous application of different methods based on the nature of the acquisition, the existence of goodwill, and impairment considerations. This paper aims to analyze and solve two complex scenarios from the Fundamentals of Advanced Accounting textbook, specifically focusing on consolidated retained earnings, goodwill impairment, and investment accounting methods. The first scenario deals with Herbert Inc.'s acquisition of Rambis Company, requiring calculation of consolidated retained earnings using the equity method. The second scenario examines Alomar Co.’s goodwill impairment assessment for its Sellers reporting unit.

Case 1: Herbert Inc. and Rambis Company - Consolidated Retained Earnings and Investment Methods

Herbert Inc. acquired Rambis Company’s stock on January 1, 2017, for $574,000 in cash, resulting in annual excess amortization of $12,000. At the acquisition date, Herbert reported retained earnings of $400,000, and Rambis reported $200,000. Herbert’s net income for 2017 and 2018 was $40,000 and $50,000, respectively, with dividends of $10,000 each year, while Rambis reported net income of $20,000 and $30,000, with dividends of $5,000 annually. The internal net income figures for Herbert did not include any income from Rambis.

Using the equity method, the main goal is to determine the consolidated retained earnings as of December 31, 2018. The calculation begins with the opening retained earnings, adjusting for the subsidiary’s share of net income, dividends, and amortization from the acquisition differential. The amortization impacts retained earnings through a reduction of the investment’s book value, affecting the calculation of the investment account and consolidated income.

The calculation involves the following steps:

  • Starting retained earnings as of 2017: Herbert’s $400,000 plus Rambis’ $200,000, adjusted for acquisition date totals.
  • Allocating net income to the parent and subsidiary, considering amortization expenses related to excess purchase price allocation.
  • Subtracting dividends declared, and adjusting for the amortization from the acquisition differential.
  • Final consolidated retained earnings are computed by considering these adjustments over the two years, resulting in a figure that reflects the true economic stake of the consolidated enterprise.

Application under the initial value or partial equity methods would vary significantly. The initial value method records the investment at acquisition cost and does not recognize any post-acquisition income or changes until disposal, which would lead to different retained earnings figures. The partial equity method, which may recognize only partial income or impairments, would also affect these calculations, particularly in the timeline of income recognition and amortization adjustments.

Regarding the Investment in Rambis account balance on Herbert’s books as of January 1, 2018, the equity method increases the investment account annually by Herbert’s share of Rambis’s net income, less amortization, minus dividends. The initial value method would have the account unchanged until dividends are received or disposed of, while the partial equity method would reflect only partial recognition of earnings, affecting the investment value.

Case 2: Goodwill Impairment in Alomar Co.’s Sellers Reporting Unit

Alomar Co. conducted an impairment review of its Sellers reporting unit. The unit has recognized net assets of $1,094, including goodwill of $755. The fair value of the unit is assessed at $1,028, with internally developed intangible assets—patent and customer list—valued at $199 and $56, respectively. The fair value of these intangible assets is also considered in impairment analysis.

The impairment assessment involves comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount. The fair value of $1,028 is less than the carrying amount of $1,094, indicating a potential impairment. The impairment loss is first allocated to goodwill, which has a $755 book value. The amount of impairment is the excess of carrying amount over fair value, capped by existing goodwill.

Calculations show that:

  • The amount of goodwill impairment is the difference between the goodwill’s book value ($755) and the implied fair value corresponding to the fair value of the entire unit. Since the total fair value is less, goodwill is impaired by $727. The impairment reduces goodwill from $755 to approximately $28.
  • Post-impairment, the assets such as tangible assets, patent, and customer list retain their adjusted carrying amounts, considering impairment adjustments and fair value reassignments.

The new carrying amount of goodwill would be minimal after impairment, aligned with the reduced fair value. Tangible assets and recognized intangible assets’ values remain at their respective adjusted figures, reflecting updated valuation post-impairment. Unrecognized intangible assets, like internally developed patents and customer lists, are not impairable until recognized, but their values are crucial in the overall valuation process.

This impairment affects the financial statements significantly, reducing net income for the period and adjusting the balance sheet for goodwill and other assets, ensuring the reported assets do not exceed recoverable amounts under accounting standards (FASB, 2020).

Conclusion

The consolidation process, whether through measuring retained earnings or recognizing impairment, requires careful application of accounting principles, particularly related to acquisition accounting and goodwill impairment. The choice of accounting methods—initial value, partial equity, or full equity—substantially impacts the reported balances and reflects different economic recognition approaches. Proper understanding and application ensure the financial statements accurately represent the financial position and performance of the consolidated enterprise.

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