Gargiulo Company, a 90% Owned Subsidiary of Posito Corporation, Sells

question 91

Multiple Choice

Gargiulo Company, a 90% owned subsidiary of Posito Corporation, sells inventory to Posito at a 25% profit on selling price. The following data are available pertaining to intra-entity purchases. Gargiulo was acquired on January 1, 2012. $\begin{array}{lrrr}&2012&2013&2014\\\text { Purchases by Posito } & \$ 8,000 & \$ 12,000 & \$ 15,000 \\\text { Ending inventory on Posito's books } & 1,200 & 4,000 & 3,000\end{array}$ Assume the equity method is used. The following data are available pertaining to Gargiulo's income and dividends. $$\begin{array} { l c c c } & \mathbf { 2 0 1 2 } & \mathbf { 2 0 1 3 } & \mathbf { 2 0 1 4 } \\\text { Gargiulo's net income } & \mathbf { \$ 7 0 , 0 0 0 } & \mathbf { \$ 8 5 , 0 0 0 } & \mathbf { \$ 9 4 , 0 0 0 } \\\text { Dividends paid by Gargiulo } & 10,000 & 10,000 & 15,000\end{array}$$ Compute the non-controlling interest in Gargiulo's net income for 2014.

• A)$9,400.
• B)$9,375.
• C)$9,425.
• D)$9,325.
• E)$8,485.

Distinguish between wholesalers who take title to merchandise and those who do not.

Recognize the specific wholesalers prevalent in various industries such as hardware, drug, and clothing.

Comprehend the role and functions of specialty merchandise wholesalers.

Understand the differences between merchant wholesalers, agents, and brokers in the distribution channel.

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