Ginvold Co

question 54

Essay

Ginvold Co. began operating a subsidiary in a foreign country on January 1, 2021 by acquiring all of the common stock for §50,000 Stickles, the local currency. This subsidiary immediately borrowed §120,000 on a five-year note with ten percent interest payable annually beginning on January 1, 2022. A building was then purchased for §170,000 on January 1, 2021. This property had a ten-year anticipated life and no salvage value and was to be depreciated using the straight-line method. The building was immediately rented for three years to a group of local doctors for §6,000 per month. By year-end, payments totaling §60,000 had been received. On October 1, §5,000 were paid for a repair made on that date and it was the only transaction of this kind for the year. A cash dividend of §6,000 was transferred back to Ginvold on December 31, 2021. The functional currency for the subsidiary was the Stickle (§). Currency exchange rates were as follows:
Prepare an income statement for this subsidiary in stickles and then translate these amounts into U.S. dollars.

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Definitions:

Defined Contribution Plan

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Defined Benefit Plan

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Retirement Benefit Program

A financial support plan provided by employers or governments to employees after they retire from active work.

Dental Coverage

A type of health insurance that covers a portion of the costs associated with dental care, including routine checkups, cleanings, x-rays, and certain procedures.