Pepe, Incorporated Acquired 60% of Devin Company on January 1

question 125

Multiple Choice

Pepe, Incorporated acquired 60% of Devin Company on January 1, 2020. On that date Devin sold equipment to Pepe for $45,000. The equipment had a cost of $120,000 and accumulated depreciation of $66,000 with a remaining life of 9 years. Devin reported net income of $300,000 and $325,000 for 2020 and 2021, respectively. Pepe uses the equity method to account for its investment in Devin.What is the gain or loss on equipment recognized by Devin on its internal accounting records for 2020?

• A) $54,000 gain.
• B) $21,000 loss.
• C) $21,000 gain.
• D) $9,000 loss.
• E) $9,000 gain.

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Definitions:

Accounting Differences

Discrepancies that arise between accounting practices, often due to different standards or interpretations.

Unrealized Gain/Loss

Gains or losses on investments that the company holds but has not yet sold, and thus they have not realized the gains or losses.

Fair Value

An estimated market price of an asset or liability, reflecting the value for which it could be exchanged or settled between knowledgeable, willing parties.

Bond Investment

Buying bonds as a way to generate income through interest payments, representing a loan from the investor to the issuer.