Smart Corporation Is a 90%-Owned Subsidiary of Phan Inc

question 35

Essay

Smart Corporation is a 90%-owned subsidiary of Phan Inc. On January 2, 20X6, Smart agreed to lease $400,000 of construction equipment from Phan for $3,000 a month on an operating lease. The equipment has a 10-year life and is being depreciated using the straight-line method.
Required:
Prepare the eliminations and adjustments required by the intercompany lease on the Figure 5-1 partial worksheet for December 31, 20X8. Key and explain all eliminations and adjustments.

Recognize the importance of adjusting budget forecasts based on actual outcomes.

Apply critical thinking to analyze financial reports and budget variances.

Understand the calculation and application of materials quantity variance.

Comprehend the computation of the flexible budget and its relevance to indirect labor costs.

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