For Consolidation Purposes, What Amount Would Be Debited to January

question 43

Multiple Choice

For consolidation purposes, what amount would be debited to January 1 retained earnings for the 2017 consolidation worksheet entry with regard to the unrecognized intra-entity gross profit remaining in ending inventory with respect to the 2017 intra-entity transfer of merchandise?

• A) $ 0.
• B) $1,600.
• C) $ 300.
• D) $ 240.
• E) $ 270.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between the sales revenue generated from a product or service and its variable costs.

Pretax Income

The income of a company before taxes are deducted, used to assess profitability before tax expenses are applied.

Margin of Safety

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Budgeted Income Statement

A financial statement forecasting the revenues, expenses, and net income for a specific period, based on proposed budgets and assumptions.