On January 1, 2011, Porter Company Purchased A 90% Interest

On January 1 2011 Porter Company Purchased An 90 Interest In The Ca

Complete the following analysis and journal entries related to Porter Company’s investment in Salem Company as of the acquisition date (January 1, 2011) and the subsequent years, including 2013. The assignment involves preparing the initial investment analysis, recording relevant journal entries for 2013, calculating net incomes attributable to controlling and non-controlling interests, making necessary elimination entries, and completing the consolidated workpapers for the year ended December 31, 2013. Follow the instructions carefully, use formulas for calculations, and ensure proper accounting for fair value adjustments, depreciation, and investment methods throughout.

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1. Acquisition Date Analysis and Unamortized Differential

In the acquisition of Salem Company, Porter Company acquired a 90% interest for $850,000, which implies the total fair value of Salem’s equity was approximately $944,444 ($850,000 / 0.90). The noncontrolling interest (NCI) at acquisition would then be 10%, valued at roughly $94,444, proportionate to the consideration paid.

The allocated book values of Salem’s net assets—capital stock of $550,000 and retained earnings of $80,000—sum to $630,000. The fair value adjustments needed are given for equipment, land, inventory, IPR&D, and bonds payable, with differences between fair value and book value affecting the calculation of goodwill and the unamortized differential.

The fair value adjustments are as follows:

  • Equipment: excess over book value, with a 5-year remaining life, prompting depreciation expense over that period.
  • Land: no amortization as land is not depreciated.
  • Inventory: adjusted at fair value, sold in 2011, so no remaining differential after that.
  • In-Process Research & Development (IPR&D): treated as an indefinite-lived intangible asset, typically amortized over a shorter period or tested for impairment.
  • Bonds Payable: fair value adjustments decrease liability value, affecting goodwill calculation.

The total differential attributable to fair value adjustments and their amortization would be computed to determine unamortized differential at 01/01/2011.

2. Journal Entries for 2013

In 2013, Porter records entries related to its investment, including dividend income, recognizing its share of net income (including the effects of amortization of fair value adjustments), and adjustments for the investment account based on its proportionate share of Salem’s net income.

Key entries include:

  • Receiving dividends from Salem.
  • Adjusting the Investment in Subsidiary account for the share of Salem's net income, factoring in fair value adjustments and amortization.
  • Recording share of Salem’s depreciation expense resulting from fair value adjustments.

3. Calculation of Net Income to Controlling and Non-Controlling Interests for 2013

Net income attributable to the controlling interest equals Salem’s net income adjusted for fair value amortization and the control percentage (90%). The noncontrolling interest’s share is the remaining 10%, also adjusted accordingly.

Using the provided income statements and adjustments, the net income attributable to each interest is calculated as follows:

  • Net income to controlling interest = (Salem net income – fair value amortization) × 90%
  • Net income to NCI = (Salem net income – fair value amortization) × 10%

4. Elimination Entries for 2013

Typical elimination entries involve:

  • Eliminating intercompany dividends and unrealized profits.
  • Eliminating the investment account and recognizing the subsidiary’s net assets at fair value.
  • Adjusting for fair value differences and amortizations.

5. Consolidated Workpapers

Complete the consolidated statements—income statement, retained earnings, balance sheet—by combining the parent’s and subsidiary’s figures and adjusting for eliminations and fair value adjustments. Ensure all asset, liability, equity, revenue, and expense accounts are properly consolidated, with correct eliminations and adjustments reflecting the acquisition date fair value adjustments and subsequent amortizations.

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