The Following Information Has Been Taken from the Consolidation Worksheet

question 64

Multiple Choice

The following information has been taken from the consolidation worksheet of Graham Company and its 80% owned subsidiary, Stage Company.(1.) Graham reports a loss on sale of land (to an outside party) of $5,000. The land cost Graham $20,000.(2.) Noncontrolling interest in Stage's net income was $30,000.(3.) Graham paid dividends of $15,000.(4.) Stage paid dividends of $10,000.(5.) Excess acquisition-date fair value over book value amortization was $6,000.(6.) Consolidated accounts receivable decreased by $8,000.(7.) Consolidated accounts payable decreased by $7,000.How is the amount of excess acquisition-date fair value over book value recognized in a consolidated statement of cash flows assuming the indirect method is used?

• A) It is ignored.
• B) $6,000 subtracted from net income.
• C) $4,800 subtracted from net income.
• D) $6,000 added to net income.
• E) $4,800 added to net income.

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Definitions:

Fisher Effect

An economic theory proposing that the real interest rate is independent of monetary measures, particularly the nominal interest rate and expected inflation.

Nominal

Refers to the face value of a financial instrument or the expressed value of a currency without adjusting for inflation.

Real Rates

Interest rates or rates of return that have been adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true cost of borrowing or the true yield on an investment.

Indenture

A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, especially one with specific pledges or terms.