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The Following Information Has Been Taken from the Consolidation Worksheet

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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.Using the indirect method, where does the decrease in accounts payable appear in a consolidated statement of cash flows?

Distinguish between monetary and nonmonetary assets and liabilities in the context of foreign currency transaction accounting.

Describe the implications of selecting the fair value option for accounting for equity method investments and the criteria for impairment of goodwill.

Understand the fundamental principles of acquisition accounting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements.

Grasp the concepts of amortized cost, fair value measurement, and impairment of financial instruments.

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