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On January 1, 2020, James Company purchased 100 percent of the outstanding voting stock of Nolan, Inc., for $1,000,000 in cash and other consideration. Nolan had common stock of $500,000 and retained earnings of $185,000 at the purchase date. The excess of acquisition-date fair value over Nolan's book value was attributed to a trade name with an estimated 25-year useful life. James uses the equity method to account for its investment in Nolan. During 2020 and 2021, Nolan sold inventory to James at a markup based on a gross profit rate, with 30 percent of purchases remaining in James's inventory at year-end. The task involves calculating the equity method balance in James's Investment in Nolan account as of December 31, 2021, including worksheet adjustments, and considering Nolan's variable gross profit rate on sales to James.

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Introduction

Financial statement consolidation often involves complex adjustments when one company acquires another. The equity method provides a way for an investor, like James Company, to account for its investment in an associate or subsidiary, reflecting its share of the investee’s earnings and adjusting for intercompany transactions and fair value considerations. This paper examines the calculations and journal entries related to James Company’s investment in Nolan, Inc., starting from the acquisition in 2020 through 2021, incorporating fair value adjustments, intra-entity transactions, and inventory profit eliminations. The focus centers on accurately determining the ending balance of the investment account using the equity method, with specific attention to the variable gross profit rate impacting intra-entity sales.

Acquisition Date and Initial Fair Value Allocation

On January 1, 2020, James Company acquired 100% of Nolan, Inc., paying $1,000,000 including consideration for the fair value of assets and liabilities. The initial book value of Nolan’s equity was $685,000 ($500,000 common stock + $185,000 retained earnings). Given the fair value adjustments, the excess consideration over identifying net assets was attributed to a tradename with a 25-year remaining useful life, resulting in annual amortization expense of $40,000 ($1,000,000 excess / 25 years). The initial journal entry recorded the investment at cost with adjustments for fair value allocations, including the tradename amortization.

Recognition of Acquisition-related Adjustments and Fair Value

The fair value allocation includes recognizing the tradename's fair value excess, which impacts the subsequent amortization expense. These adjustments affect the calculation of Nolan's reported net income used in the equity method and require month-end or year-end reconciliation to ensure the investment account reflects the investor's share of earnings, adjusted for these amortizations.

Intercompany Transactions and Intra-entity Sales

Nolan sold inventory to James at a markup based on a gross profit rate, creating temporary differences due to unrealized intra-entity profit within ending inventory balances. Since 30% of the intra-entity purchases remain in James’s inventory at year-end, a portion of the profit is unrealized and must be eliminated to reflect true earnings. Using Nolan's variable gross profit rate, these eliminations are dynamically calculated each period, impacting both the income statement and the investment account.

Calculation of Inventory Profit and Year-End Adjustment

The gross profit rate affects the amount of unrealized profit in inventory. The calculation involves determining the gross profit portion of the remaining inventory and reducing Nolan's reported earnings accordingly. For 2020 and 2021, these adjustments are crucial for accurate reflection of income and investment valuation, requiring detailed formulas to handle the variable gross profit rate and remaining inventory percentage. The formula includes multiplying the ending inventory remaining from intra-entity sales by Nolan’s gross profit rate to identify the unrealized profit, followed by its elimination from net income and the investment account.

Earnings Attribution under the Equity Method

The equity method involves recording Nolan's net income proportionally to James’s ownership share. Adjustments for amortization of fair value excesses and intra-entity profit eliminations are reflected in the calculation of reported earnings. The journal entries record James's share of Nolan’s earnings, less any amortization expenses, and dividends received reduce the investment account correspondingly.

Worksheet Calculations and Adjustments

Using the provided templates, the calculations entail detailed cell formulas for each component: initial fair value allocations, amortizations, intra-entity profit eliminations, earnings adjustments, and ending balances. For example, the fair value adjustment for tradename reduces net income through amortization, whereas intra-entity profit elimination adjusts both net income and the investment account. The calculations must incorporate Nolan's net income for 2020 and 2021, adjusted for intra-entity profit, amortization expense, dividends, and the percent of remaining inventory containing unrealized profit.

Conclusion

The calculation of James's investment account under the equity method requires meticulous adjustments for fair value allocations, intra-entity transactions, and profit eliminations. The variable gross profit rate adds a layer of complexity, as it influences the amount of unrealized profit in ending inventory, affecting earnings and the investment balance. Accurate computation ensures that the consolidated financial statements reflect the economic reality of the related entities' financial positions and performances. Employing precise formulas and systematic worksheet adjustments guarantees compliance with accounting standards and enhances the reliability of financial reporting.

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